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The Paint Creek Mine War
47:35 - 53:00 (05:24)
The Paint Creek Mine Wars was a labor uprising in the coal fields of West Virginia in 1912 between miners and mine guards. The situation escalated until the governor declared martial law and activated the state militia to intervene and prevent a potential bloodbath.
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The Battle of Blair Mountain was a violent confrontation between miners and coal companies in West Virginia during 1921.
47:35 - 49:07 (01:32)
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The Battle of Blair Mountain was a violent confrontation between miners and coal companies in West Virginia during 1921. Martial law was declared twice, and the state militia was activated to stop the conflict between the two sides.
ChapterThe Paint Creek Mine War
EpisodePart One: The Second American Civil War You Never Learned About
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Battle of Blair Mountain was the largest labor uprising in US history, where a group of West Virginia coal miners fought against the exploitation and oppression of mining companies.
49:07 - 52:00 (02:53)
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The Battle of Blair Mountain was the largest labor uprising in US history, where a group of West Virginia coal miners fought against the exploitation and oppression of mining companies. This violent conflict shows the power of collective action and the importance of fighting for workers’ rights.
ChapterThe Paint Creek Mine War
EpisodePart One: The Second American Civil War You Never Learned About
PodcastBehind the Bastards
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52:01 - 53:00 (00:58)
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