In 1947, children launched an audacious chocolate bar revolt against candy manufacturers who raised the price of chocolate bars from five cents to eight cents. Though the dramatic uprising was sparked by only a few pennies, it caused a national sensation and drew fatal accusations of a communist conspiracy.
The Five Cent War
In 1947, children launched an audacious chocolate bar revolt against candy manufacturers who raised the price of chocolate bars from five cents to eight cents. Though the dramatic uprising was sparked by only a few pennies, it caused a...
