70 years ago today -- May 11, 1953 -- the first F5 tornado in U.S. history ripped through downtown Waco, just a mile from Baylor's campus. 🌪️ What did it mean for Waco's future? for Baylor? How did the BU community respond? [Hint: It involved the legendary Dr. Packard.) Baylor University Libraries' Eric Ames (MA '10) looks back at this pivotal moment in our hometown's history, in this special mini-documentary: | Baylor University
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On May 11, 1953, Waco experienced one of the darkest and most historic days in its history. A massive, violent tornado tore straight through downtown, striking in the middle of a busy afternoon when streets were full, stores were open, and life was moving like any other day. Within minutes, everything changed. Buildings that had stood for decades were ripped apart. Brick structures collapsed into the streets, cars were tossed like toys, and entire blocks of downtown were left unrecognizable. The
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