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PULLMAN STRIKE, 1894. Crash staged by Pullman Company strikers, who drove a switch engine
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PULLMAN STRIKE, 1894. Crash staged by Pullman Company strikers, who drove a switch engine
PULLMAN STRIKE, 1894.
Crash staged by Pullman Company strikers, who drove a switch engine (without an engineer) at full speed into wrecked freight cars in Chicago, 6 July 1894. Illustration from a contemporary American newspaper
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1894 Boxcar Chicago Destruction Engine Freight Car July Labor Movement Locomotive Midwest Protest Pullman Pullman Car Side Strike Switch Train Wreck
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This print captures a pivotal moment in American labor history - the Pullman Strike of 1894. The image showcases the dramatic aftermath of a crash staged by striking workers from the Pullman Company, who took matters into their own hands to protest against unfair working conditions. In this powerful illustration from a contemporary American newspaper, chaos unfolds as a switch engine, driven by these brave strikers without an engineer, collides at full speed with wrecked freight cars in Chicago on July 6th. The destruction is evident; twisted metal and shattered wood litter the scene, symbolizing the fierce determination of those fighting for their rights. The significance of this event cannot be overstated. It marked one of the largest labor uprisings in U. S. history and had far-reaching consequences for workers' rights across the nation. The Pullman Strike became synonymous with resistance against oppressive corporate practices during this era. Through this photograph, we are transported back to late 19th-century America - a time when tensions between laborers and industrial giants were reaching boiling point. It serves as a reminder of both the strength and vulnerability inherent within grassroots movements striving for justice. Granger Art on Demand presents us with yet another historical gem that encapsulates not only an important moment but also highlights how art can preserve our collective memory.
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