3 Minute History

227. Radium Girls (1917-1935)


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The story of the Radium Girls is a tragic yet inspiring chapter in the history of workers' rights and industrial safety. In the early 20th century, young women working in radium dial factories were unknowingly exposed to the deadly effects of radiation. This podcast explores the plight of the Radium Girls, their struggles for justice, and the significant impact their case had on occupational health and safety regulations.

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3 Minute HistoryBy Norm Lee