Triangle Shritwaist Factory Fire

On March 25, 1911 a fire broke out in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory causing the death of 146 workers. This tragic incident served as a pivotal event in American labor history, exposing the danger of unregulated industrial workplaces, caused by a lack of governmental and corporate responsibility, and catalyzing the movement for labor reforms. The fire led to the creation of fire safety laws, stricter building codes, and regulations on working hours, particularly for women and children.

Kavin Gnanavel

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