Mississippi tornado destruction scenes; workers going through debris

A devastating tornado hit Vicksburg, Mississippi, causing widespread destruction and homelessness. The storm leveled 12 blocks and damaged or destroyed 938 buildings, leaving 1,200 people homeless. President Eisenhower declared Vicksburg a major disaster area, enabling government aid. The city faced 30 deaths and 230 injuries, with property damage exceeding $25 million.

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