On this day in Labor History the year was 1877. It became known in Pennsylvania labor history as “The Day of the Rope.” 
Twenty Irish miners were hung for allegedly belonging to a secret group of labor radicals known as the Molly Maguires.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1877. It became known in Pennsylvania labor history as “The Day of the Rope.” Twenty Irish miners were hung for allegedly belonging to a secret group of labor radicals known as the Molly Maguires.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1877.&nbsp;It became known in Pennsylvania labor history as “The Day of the Rope.”&nbsp;
Twenty Irish miners were hung for allegedly belonging to a secret group of labor radicals known as the Molly Maguires.&nbsp;

June 21 - The Day of the Rope

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June 21 - The Day of the Rope

June 21 - The Day of the Rope