Heroes Behind Headlines

← Heroes Behind Headlines13 jul · 48 min

Son Seeks justice for His Father’s Death in Terrorist Bombing

Son Seeks justice for His Father’s Death in Terrorist Bombing13 jul48 min

On January 24, 1975, six young businessmen were enjoying lunch in lower Manhattan’s historic Fraunces Tavern when a bomb placed inside the restaurant exploded, tearing through the building. It had been planted by a group claiming support for Puerto Rican independence known as the “FALN,” the most active domestic terrorist organization in American history. Four of the young businessmen died and 50 others were injured, many horrifically. Among the four victims was Frank Connor, a son of i...