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RJ
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On May 3rd, 1886 roughly 14,000 workers in Milwaukee went on strike demanding the enforcement of an 8-hour workday. They were met by 250 US National Guardsmen who fired on them, killing seven. This became known as the Bay View massacre.
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Antonio Benetto
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Sep 30, 2025
Replying to @drmistercody
I don't believe US troops will fire on American citizens.
9:44 PM · Oct 1, 202527.8KViews

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