6th July 1892: The Homestead Strike sees Pinkerton agents fight striking steelworkers

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Homestead Strike

6th July 2020

6th July 1892: The Homestead Strike sees Pinkerton agents fight striking steelworkers

Dozens were killed or injured when Pinkerton agents working on behalf of the Carnegie Steel Company fought striking steelworkers in Homestead, Pennsylvania.

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6th July 1892: The Homestead Strike sees Pinkerton agents fight striking steelworkers

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