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jul 14, 1877 - Great Railroad Strike

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This strike started after the Baltimore and Ohio railroads cut wages for the third time that year. The men wanted their wages increased. There were strikes, protests and demonstrations. After 45 days, federal troops went in and ended the strike. After this, railroad strikes broke out all over the United States.

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jul 14, 1877
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~ 146 years ago