The Conch That Roared Author:Gregory King The bizarre, true story of Key West's 1982 secession from the Union, its formation of the Conch Republic, and declaration of war on the United States. — Key West Secedes from union. Declares War on U.S. Yes, it really happened in 1982! Key West got mad as hell at the federal government and decided not to take it anymore! Read all about it in ... more »The Conch That Roared!
• The federal government’s vilification of the Florida Keys!
• Its scandalous and illegal treatment of U.S. citizens!
• The traffic jam from hell!
• The destruction of Key West’s economy!
• The shocking battle in federal court!
• The rebellion and formation of the Conch Republic!
• The “shot” heard round the world!
• The US. Border Patrol under fire from an antique cannon!
• The invasion of the Summit of the Americas!
• The siege of Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas!