One hundred and forty-eight young women died in the March 25, 1911, fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City.
“The tragedy that forever changed labor and industry.”
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One hundred and forty-eight young women died in the March 25, 1911, fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City.
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Synopsis
On March 25, 1911, flames engulfed the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City, resulting in the deaths of 148 young women. Many were recent immigrants working under perilous conditions. The documentary details the lack of fire safety regulations that contributed to the tragedy. It also covers the aftermath, which led to significant labor law reforms and a shift in the labor-industry relationship in the United States. Archival footage and personal accounts illustrate the impact on victims' families and the labor movement that followed.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
- Meet the families of the victims and their stories.
- Find out how the fire changed labor laws in America.
Did You Know
- 148 young women died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
- The fire occurred on March 25, 1911, in New York City.
- Many victims were recent immigrants working in unsafe conditions.
- The tragedy sparked significant changes in labor laws in the U.S.
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How many lives were lost in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
One hundred and forty-eight young women lost their lives in the fire.
What date did the Triangle Fire occur?
The Triangle Fire occurred on March 25, 1911.
What changes were sparked by the Triangle Fire?
The fire led to significant changes in labor laws and the relationship between labor and industry in the United States.
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