The 103th anniversary of one of the most violent labor battles in the U.S. is June 21-22, 2025. This is the story of the Herrin Coal Massacre of 1922.
*Originally released as episode 508 in June 2022.
Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory
Looking for gift ideas for the history nerd in your life AND a way to help the show?
https://www.podpage.com/chicago-history-podcast/support/
Amazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):
Herrin Massacre of 1922, The: Blood and and Coal in the Heart of America by Greg Bailey
https://amzn.to/3zM3ajt
Herrin Massacre by Scott Doody
https://amzn.to/3QoiQiR
Victims of the Herrin Massacre: The dead and survivors of the Herrin Mine War of June 21st and 22nd, 1922 by John L. Foster
https://amzn.to/3HyUZJ6
Bloody Williamson by Paul M. Angle
https://amzn.to/3OigShS
Join Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GH
CHICAGO ITEMS (PERFECT FOR GIFT GIVING):
Greenline Goods Whiskey Glasses - 10 Oz Tumbler Gift Set for Chicago lovers, Etched with Chicago Map | Old Fashioned Rocks Glass - Set of 2
https://amzn.to/3FrjSFr
Chicago Map Coasters by O3 Design Studio, Set Of 4, Sapele Wooden Coaster With City Map, Handmade
https://amzn.to/3vNyDiN
Podcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com
https://www.chicagohistorypod.com
Email: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.