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The 1937 Chicago Steel Strike: Blood on the Prairie

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The book delves into the tragic events of the 1937 Memorial Day Massacre, where police violently confronted picketers at Republic Steel's South Chicago plant, resulting in ten deaths and over a hundred injuries. It examines the chaotic aftermath, highlighting the starkly differing conclusions from local and congressional investigations. John Hogan meticulously analyzes accounts from various witnesses, including union leaders and journalists, while uncovering insights from an undercover National Guard observer, providing a comprehensive look at this pivotal moment in labor history.

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The 1937 Chicago Steel Strike: Blood on the Prairie, John F. Hogan

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2014
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