Martinsburg, West Virginia and the Great Railroad Strike of 1877


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The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 is an important turning point in American history when looking at the history of labor. It is the first time that American troops are used to put down an internal rebellion. Martinsburg, West Virginia is where the strike started. This fact is briefly mentioned in other histories. This book will look at the strike through the lens of Martinsburg and its citizens. Baltimore and Pittsburgh get much more attention with regard to the strike. This book will mention how Martinsburg sets the stage for their start.

Author: Vicki Lewis, Todd a. Cimino-Johnson
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 02/02/2019
Pages: 102
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d
ISBN13: 9781795674997
ISBN10: 1795674997
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | 19th Century

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