Harlan County War

The Harlan County War was a labor conflict in Kentucky during the 1930s, centered around coal miners' efforts to organize for better wages and working conditions. When coal companies resisted unionization, tensions escalated into a series of strikes, often involving violence, protests, and unrest. The conflict highlighted the struggle between workers seeking fair treatment and companies aiming to control labor. It became a symbol of labor rights and the fight for union recognition in the American coal industry, reflecting broader issues of economic inequality and workers’ rights during that era.