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The West Virginian Coal Wars and the Battle of Blair Mountain: A Century of Labor Struggle
The early 20th century marked a tumultuous period in American labor history, exemplified by intense conflicts between coal miners, industrial magnates, and government authorities. One of the most significant episodes of this era was the West Virginia Coal Wars, culminating in the Battle of Blair Mountain exactly 100 years ago. These events were not only a fight over wages and working conditions but also a confrontation over the very future of industrial America and its social fabric.