SWeeps who like reading about history: What is the context of this phrase?

Please use your own knowledge. Do not look it up online.

“Oh, the humanity!”

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That was a radio reporter witnessing the flaming crash of the Hindenburg, a dirigible aircraft (zeppelin), causing terrible loss of life. I think it was arriving in New York City from Europe.

Am I close?

Crazywaterspring · 61-69, M

@ServantOfTheGoddess It was landing (docking) at a military base in New Jersey.

ServantOfTheGoddess · 61-69, M

@Crazywaterspring so I was close