146 workers died in the Triangle Waist Company fire on March 25, 1911, marking New York's worst workplace disaster until September 11, 2001.
“100 years ago, a fire sparked a movement for change.”
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146 workers died in the Triangle Waist Company fire on March 25, 1911, marking New York's worst workplace disaster until September 11, 2001.
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Synopsis
On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Waist Company in New York City became the scene of a catastrophic fire that killed 146 workers, mostly young women and girls. Trapped on the upper floors of the ten-story building, many faced the choice of jumping or succumbing to the flames. The fire lasted just 18 minutes and remains the deadliest workplace disaster in New York until September 11, 2001. The tragedy prompted significant labor law reforms and increased government representation for workers, shaping the American middle class.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of the Triangle fire on labor laws.
- Meet the young women who faced impossible choices.
- Find out how this event shaped the American middle class.
Did You Know
- The Triangle Waist Company fire killed 146 workers in 18 minutes.
- Most victims were young immigrant women and teenage girls.
- This fire was the worst workplace disaster in New York until 2001.
- The tragedy occurred on March 25, 1911.
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What happened on March 25, 1911, at the Triangle Waist Company?
A fire broke out at the Triangle Waist Company in New York City, resulting in the deaths of 146 workers, primarily young immigrant women and teenage girls.
How long did the Triangle Waist Company fire last?
The fire engulfed the factory in just 18 minutes.
What impact did the Triangle Waist Company fire have on labor laws?
The tragedy catalyzed significant changes in labor laws, leading to government representation for workers and contributing to the rise of an American middle class.
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