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The Woman Behind The New Deal

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Tragedy in the Sweatshop

This chapter portrays the horrific working conditions in a sweatshop, culminating in a devastating fire that trapped many workers. It details the chaos and desperate measures taken by immigrant women as they faced life-threatening dangers in one of New York City's most tragic industrial disasters.

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