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nov 1, 1877 - Railroad Strike of 1877

Description:

First major post-Civil War strike; employees of the Baltimore and Ohio struck when the company lowered their wages; turned violent; President Hayes called out the U.S. army to suppress the strike.

Historical Significance:
Indicative of the labor unrest following the war.

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Date:

nov 1, 1877
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~ 147 years ago