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Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

Are We Doomed to Repeat the Triangle Shirtwaist Tragedy?

March 13, 2018March 12, 2018 by Chelsea

This post is written by Eva Brune.   “In the panic of the fire, I recall that three girls wrapped themselves in the American flag and jumped out the window together… Among the dead, were a mother and two young sons who all worked at … Read more

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