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![]() ![]() The Pullman Strike Begins (1894)The Pullman Strike was a strike of about 50,000 US rail workers. It was initiated after the Pullman railcar company cut wages by 25%, yet kept rents high in the company-owned town where workers lived. The company refused arbitration, and the railway union called for a strike and nationwide boycott. Sympathy strikes followed in 27 states. In July, the president dispatched troops, who clashed with workers and broke the strike. The troops were sent in after workers halted trains carrying what? More... Discuss |
5 comments:
I'm cracking up at your "Back from the dead Edition"!
Great photos of the Green Bug!
Dear Jessica,
Nice to see you back!
great pictures!
♥ & ((hugs))
bindi
that bug is cute :)
welcome back? :)
Nice pictures!
Aw- lol, Dawn, thanks! I love your new picture, btw--gorgeous.:)
Bindi!! Thanks so much! :) I will be stopping by soon!
Arv,
I know, right? That was taken on a restaurant patio, the waitress said he hadn't moved off the table for like 4 days...weird little guy! :)
Thanks Lena! :) We shall see!
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