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Episode 28: The 1919 Boston Police Strike (May 8, 2017)
Episode 28: The 1919 Boston Police Strike (May 8, 2017)
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25 minutes
Released:
May 8, 2017
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This week, we take an in depth look at the 1919 Boston Police Strike and ensuing riots. In the post-WW1 inflation of the summer of 1919, Boston police officers were earning wages set in 1857. Around the country, workers were striking, while the upper classes feared a Bolshevik-influenced revolution. When 72% of the police force walked off the job, lawlessness ruled in Boston for several days. Governor Calvin Coolidge sent in the state militia, and emerged a hero, paving his way to the White House. Listen to the story!
Show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/028
Show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/028
Released:
May 8, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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