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Hollister riot
The Hollister riot was an event that occurred at the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) sanctioned Gypsy Tour motorcycle rally in Hollister, California from July 3–6, 1947.
Many more motorcyclists than expected flooded the small town to watch the annual rallies as well as to socialize and drink. A very few of the motorcyclists got out of control and caused a commotion in the town, although at the end of the event, the damage was considered minor.
The incident, known afterwards as the Hollister riot, was sensationalized by the press with reports of bikers "taking over the town" and "pandemonium" in Hollister.〔 C. I. Dourghty. "More On Hollister's Bad Time", San Francisco Chronicle July 6, 1947.〕 The strongest dramatization of the event was a staged photo of a drunken man sitting on a motorcycle surrounded by beer bottles. It was published in ''Life'' magazine and it brought national attention and negative opinion to the event. The Hollister riot helped to give rise to the outlaw biker image.
==Rise of motorcycles after World War II==
After World War II, countless veterans came back to America and many of them had a difficult time readjusting to civilian life. They searched for the adventure and adrenaline rush associated with life at war that had now left them. Civilian life felt too monotonous for some men who also craved feelings of excitement and danger.〔William L. Dulaney, "A Brief History of 'Outlaw' Motorcycle Clubs", International Journal of Motorcycle Studies. November 2005. (accessed May 23, 2012)〕 Others sought the close bonds and camaraderie found between men in the army.〔Mark S. Ciacchi. "Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs and the American Vets." Vet Extra 12 (2003): 10-11. Via Dulaney, 2005.〕 Furthermore, certain men wanted to combat their horrifying war memories and experiences that haunted them, many in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder.〔National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD). "Facts about PTSD." NCPTSD Website. 16 March 2004. Via Dulaney, 2005.〕 Thus, motorcycling emerged stronger than ever as a substitute for wartime experiences such as adventure, excitement, danger and camaraderie.〔 Men who had been a part of the motorcycling world before the war were now joined by thousands of new members. The popularity of motorcycling grew dramatically after World War II because of the effects of the war on veterans.
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