Wild West Podcast

The Dodge City War

June 05, 2019 Michael King/Brad Smalley/Aaron Duree
Wild West Podcast
The Dodge City War
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Show Notes

The Dodge City War of 1883 written by Mike King and Aaron Duree is the story of a bloodless conflict that took place between a gambler by the name of Luke Short and the political structures of Dodge City, who tried to force Short to close the Long Branch Saloon and leave town. Narrated by Brad Smalley the factors involved in the incident was filled with ominous possibilities for violence and brought several of the most infamous gunfighters in the history of the Old West into Dodge City to seek justice for their friend – Luke Short. The event is best remembered because it produced one of the most iconic photos of gamblers and gunfighters taken in celebration of their victory over the political structures in Dodge City – entitled the Peace Commission. 

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