OK Corral Gunfight Reenactment

It can be said with good accuracy that much of the tension that led to the gunfight resulted simply from misunderstandings and rumours told by Ike Clanton about Doc Holliday. Although history would eventually slant the events in favor of the Earp faction, in reality Billy Clanton, as well as Frank and Tom McLaury, had not had any clashes with the Earps prior to the gunfight. All three were detained the night that Tombstone marshal Fred White was accidentally shot and killed by "Curly Bill" Brocius, but were released. Although later portrayed as a murder, that unfortunate incident has since been proven to have been an accident. By Fred White's own admission prior to his death, the pistol had gone off accidentally. In addition, White was actually well liked and respected by Brocius and others of the "Cowboy" faction.

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