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GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Private police of the Scranton Iron and Coal Company firing on a mob of striking miners on Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, during the Great Railroad Strike, 1 August 1877. Contemporary American wood engraving
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GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Private police of the Scranton Iron and Coal Company firing on a mob of striking miners on Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, during the Great Railroad Strike, 1 August 1877. Contemporary American wood engraving
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Great Railroad Strike, 1877 - A Battle for Workers' Rights
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. This powerful print captures a pivotal moment in American labor history during the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. In Scranton, Pennsylvania, tensions reached a boiling point as private police officers from the Scranton Iron and Coal Company clashed with striking miners on Lackawanna Avenue. The image depicts chaos and violence as the armed private police confront a mob of defiant workers. With rifles raised and smoke billowing from gunshots fired, this wood engraving encapsulates the intensity of the conflict that erupted on August 1st, 1877. The strikers are seen fighting back with sticks and rocks against their oppressors. In this historic scene, we witness not only a clash between corporate power and working-class resilience but also an embodiment of larger social movements taking place across America at that time. As labor unions gained momentum in advocating for fair wages and improved working conditions, strikes like these became catalysts for change. Through this visual representation by The Granger Collection, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by those who fought to secure better rights for workers throughout history. This photograph serves as both a testament to their bravery and an important reminder of how far we have come in our ongoing struggle for justice in the workplace.
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