The Cherry Mine Disaster
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On November 13, 1909, the Cherry coal mine became engulfed by a raging inferno that would alter the course of history. The fire broke out deep within the mine, trapping 259 men and boys in its deadly grip. The tragedy was one of the deadliest coal mining disasters in American history, and it left a permanent scar on the nation. Lawmakers were forced to take action, requiring companies to prioritize workers’ rights over labor and production.