jul 26, 1877 - The Great Railroad Strike
Description:
Event: "It's the first and largest nationwide series of labor uprisings in the United States history. (Stanley)" The strike led to deaths of dozens of workers as well as the involvement of federal troops.Impact: The strike demonstrated the increasing tension between labor and capital, and the federal government’s willingness to intervene in labor disputes on behalf of business interests.
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Date:
jul 26, 1877
Now
~ 148 years ago