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Cathedral Tomb of Columbus Stands Firm in Santo Domingo Disaster
The Santo Domingo catastrophe, sparked by a September hurricane, killed thousands and damaged most of the city. The Red Cross mobilized with $50,000 and medical supplies, helped by Navy and Marine aviators, while Governor Roosevelt organized relief efforts and President Trujillo led national response. The cathedral reportedly houses Columbus bones and remained unscathed amid widespread ruin.
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