cover of episode 9: When the American Dream Goes Up in Flames: The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

9: When the American Dream Goes Up in Flames: The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

2021/8/25
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The episode introduces the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory and the poor working conditions faced by immigrant workers, setting the stage for the tragic fire.

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Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today, we are going to talk about the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, where 146 garment workers lost their lives. This tragic story lives at the intersection of greedy capitalism, immigrant exploitation and social justice. Workers fighting for basic rights found themselves fighting for their lives. 

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