1902 Anthracite Coal Strike

1902 Anthracite Coal Strike (HM19UX)

Location: Shenandoah, PA 17976 Schuylkill County
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N 40° 49.275', W 76° 11.75'

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In May 1902, 150,000 mineworkers struck for six months for higher wages, union recognition, shorter hours, and other demands. A July 30th riot of 5,000 strikers in Shenandoah led to its occupation by the PA National Guard and influenced President Theodore Roosevelt to set up the Anthracite Coal Commission. Some worker demands were granted. The strike introduced an impartial federal role in labor disputes.
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HM NumberHM19UX
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Year Placed2002
Placed ByPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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Date Added Thursday, September 25th, 2014 at 7:40pm PDT -07:00
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Photo Credits: [1] CAROLYN MARTIENSSEN  
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 399156 N 4519602
Decimal Degrees40.82125000, -76.19583333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 49.275', W 76° 11.75'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 49' 16.50" N, 76° 11' 45.00" W
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Area Code(s)570
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 301-399 S Union St, Shenandoah PA 17976, US
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