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military-coup-rumors
Speculation about a possible military coup is fueled by unusual troop movements and leaked documents, though officially denied.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Harvest (1997)Robert Charles Wilson
Chapter 4 Headlines
This chapter presents a series of news headlines reflecting social and political tensions: official denials of rumored military coup attempts around Washington, D.C.; a disturbing act of vandalism at a local cemetery involving hateful symbols; and a mild flu epidemic spreading nationwide. Together, these reports depict a society grappling with instability, fear, and public health concerns.