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Part One: The Haymarket Affair: The Bomb & the Eight-Hour Workday

Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

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In the 19th century, Chicago was a hotbed of anti-immigration sentiment. The police were prepared to open fire on large crowds if they felt threatened. One man died when he shot back at cops who opened fire in his direction. A secret society called "the germans" is based on this incident.

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