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jul 1, 1877 - Great Railroad Strike

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A large number of railroad workers went on strike because of wage cuts. After a month of stikes, President Hayes sent troops to stop the rioting. The worst railroad violence was in Pittsburgh, with over 40 people killed by militia men.

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jul 1, 1877
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~ 148 years ago