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The Homestead Strike: Labor, Violence, and American Industry

Thursday, April 27, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

Drawing on statements from steelworkers, court testimony, and excerpts from Andrew Carnegie’s writings, Dr. Kahan explores the tense relationship between labor, capital, and government in one of the most dramatic episodes in American labor history.

Dr. Kahan earned a Ph.D. in U.S. history from Temple University where he worked with William W. Cutler, III. Prior to that, Dr. Kahan earned his M.A. in Modern American History & Literature from Drew University and B.A.s in history and English (with minors in medieval/Renaissance studies and music) from Alfred University.

Registration required.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Details

Date:
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Time:
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
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Location

Community Room

Contact

Jennifer Tyson
Email
jtyson@mclinc.org