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The Great Depression's Hidden Horror: The 1931-32 Miners' Strike — Fexingo History
May 9, 2026 ·
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The Great Depression's Hidden Horror: The 1931-32 Miners' Strike — Fexingo History
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In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore a largely forgotten labor uprising: the 1931-32 coal miners' strikes in Harlan County, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. They dive into the...
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In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore a largely forgotten labor uprising: the 1931-32 coal miners' strikes in Harlan County, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. They dive into the brutal conditions that led miners to rebel against the coal companies, the violent suppression by mine guards and local law enforcement, the role of the Communist-led National Miners Union (NMU), and the famous 'Harlan County War.' Lucas recounts the story of Jock Yablonski, a young miner who would later become a reform leader, and the impact of the strike on the New Deal's labor policies. The episode also covers the use of 'yellow-dog contracts,' the Battle of Evarts, and the legendary folk songs of Aunt Molly Jackson. A gripping tale of resistance and tragedy that reshaped American labor.
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