Events tagged with "memorial day massacre"

Historical Events tagged with "memorial day massacre"

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Chicago Police Kill Labor Protesters

May 30th, 1937 87 years ago

On May 30, 1937, ten labor demonstrators were shot and killed by Chicago police during a sit-down strike at the Republic Steel plant. The protesters were advocating for better working conditions and union recognition. The police were called to disperse the crowd, which had swelled significantly. The violent clash, characterized by a brutal display of force, resulted in numerous injuries and sparked widespread outrage across the nation.