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Nov 7, 2021 · The Harlan County Coal Wars 1931-1939 We return to our series on the Coal Wars of the United States with "Bloody Harlan" and the Battle for Evarts. These battles will end the Coal Wars...
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- Kentucky Tennessee Living©
During the Great Depression of the 1930s coal miners in Harlan County, Kentucky, struck against the coal operators for better pay and better working conditio...
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- Stories of Appalachia
From the Wikipedia page: “In 1931, the miners and the mine owners in southeastern Kentucky were locked in a bitter and violent struggle called the Harlan County War. In an attempt to intimidate the family of union leader Sam Reece, Sheriff J. H. Blair and his men, hired by the mining company, illegally entered their home in search of Reece.
Dec 8, 2023 · In 2006, the renowned Criterion Collection released a special edition DVD of Harlan County USA. This release is widely recognized for its high-quality transfer and audio, giving viewers an enhanced experience of the documentary.
Dec 23, 2022 · Harlan County USA Documentary Full Documentary HD #Bloodyharlan #documentary #appalachian
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Nov 7, 2021 · What Started the Fight. The Great Depression of 1929 through the late 1930s hit Harlan County Kentucky. In response, the coal owners and operators decided to sell their fuel at below cost to increase the national dependency on coal.
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The Harlan County War, or Bloody Harlan, was a series of coal industry skirmishes, executions, bombings and strikes (both attempted and realized) that took place in Harlan County, Kentucky, during the 1930s.
