Ludlow Massacre

Ludlow Massacre

Introduction

Monday 20th April 1914, was the day at Ludlow when first shot was fired. It was the most staged conflict that was happened between labor and capital which is also known as Ludlow Massacre. It took place at the mines of Colorado Fuel and Iron Company (CF&I) owned by Rockefeller.

Discussion

For American workers, the date of 20th April 1914 will remain forever as a day of disgrace. Eighteen innocent women, men and children were killed on that day in Ludlow Massacre. Coal miners form different western states and Colorado are willing to join the United Mine Workers of ...