Episode 2 of 2
Riots in Baltimore
- When
- July 16, 1877
- Where
- Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad workers in Baltimore initiated riots on July 16, 1877, following wage cuts.
The first national strike began on July 16, 1877, with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad workers in Baltimore, Maryland. This event was part of the broader Great Railroad Strike that started in Martinsburg, West Virginia, on July 14.
Sources
- Great Railroad Strike of 1877 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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