Herrin Massacre

On June 21-22, 1922 near Herrin, IL, clashes between striking miners and stikebreakers occurred, causing a total of 22 deaths. At the subsequent trial, in the courthouse at Marion, Illinois, all accused were acquitted.

Listen to this public radio documentary by Dr. James Ballowe and Gary Covino, which aired on NPR's All Things Considered, which sets the stage for a drama that unfolded in the southern Illinois town of Herrin.
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Click here to read an article posted by Curt Westra.

Read this article on the Herrin Massacre by Helen W. Linsenmeyer-Keyser.
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