Chicago Haymarket Affair, The: A Guide to a Labor Rights Milestone

Chicago Haymarket Affair, The: A Guide to a Labor Rights Milestone
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : 9781467135740
ISBN-13 : 1467135747
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Book Synopsis Chicago Haymarket Affair, The: A Guide to a Labor Rights Milestone by : Joseph Anthony Rulli

Download or read book Chicago Haymarket Affair, The: A Guide to a Labor Rights Milestone written by Joseph Anthony Rulli and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On May 4, 1886, a bomb exploded during a labor demonstration near Haymarket Square. The ensuing gunfire and chaos brought a grisly end to what began as peaceful support for an eight-hour workday and led to the trial and execution of rally organizers. The incident also drew irrevocable attention to a conversation about workers" rights and the role of law enforcement that continues today. In this guide to the key moments and sites of one of Chicago's most confusing and chaotic events, author Joseph Anthony Rulli aims to establish a clearer understanding of its historical significance.


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