On March 25 throughout history, several crucial events occurred, including the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist fire in 1911 that killed 146 people and spurred reforms in workplace safety. In 1931, the Scottsboro Boys case pointed to racial injustice in America, where nine Black men were wrongfully accused, leading to a protracted legal struggle. The day also marks Jacob S. Coxey’s march in 1894, calling for federal aid for unemployed workers, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1965 march in Montgomery advocating for voting rights, showcasing ongoing civil rights efforts.
On March 25, 1911, a catastrophic fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Co. in New York killed 146 young female immigrants, catalyzing significant reforms for workers' rights and workplace safety.
The March of 1894 led by Jacob S. Coxey comprised 500 unemployed workers demanding federal assistance, a significant early instance of mass activism in American history.
The Scottsboro Boys case in 1931 highlighted racial injustice, where nine Black men were wrongfully accused and faced years of legal battles before their eventual vindication.
In 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. led a historic march in Montgomery to advocate for voting rights for Black Americans, emphasizing the struggle for civil rights.
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