The Dial Painters
Criminal
The Tragic Legacy of Radium Dial Painters
This chapter explores the harrowing story of radium dial painters in Ottawa, Illinois, who unknowingly faced health risks while working at the company. It follows the journey of these women from admiration of their glamorous jobs to the devastating impacts of radium poisoning, legal battles for justice, and the heart-wrenching testimonies that reveal the company's culpability and the pursuit of closure for the affected families.
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