The Herrin Massacre of 1922

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Set against the backdrop of the 1922 coal miner strike in Herrin, Illinois, the story delves into the intense conflict between unionized miners and strikebreakers hired by mine owners. As tensions escalate, the violent clash culminates in a shocking betrayal when surrendering strikebreakers are promised safety, only to be executed by union miners in front of a cheering crowd. This gripping narrative explores themes of labor rights, violence, and the moral complexities of survival in a turbulent era.