Events tagged with "mounted police"

Historical Events tagged with "mounted police"

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Mounties Fire on Unemployed Veterans in Winnipeg

June 21st, 1919 105 years ago

During the Winnipeg General Strike, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police opened fire on a crowd of unemployed war veterans, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. This violent confrontation occurred as veterans were protesting for better treatment and support following their service in World War I. The incident was a flashpoint in the broader labor unrest that characterized the era, highlighting the struggles of returning soldiers in a difficult economic climate.