The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Adam R. SchaeferThe Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
July 1, 2003World Almanac Library48 pages
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Explains the circumstances that led to the tragic 1911 garment factory fire that killed 146 people, examines the role of unions and reformers, and details how public opinion eventually forced state governments to legislate for safe working conditions.
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