Army Ends Transportation Strike In Philadelphia

Army Ends Transportation Strike In Philadelphia

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The video discusses a military intervention in Philadelphia to end a transit strike that paralyzed the city. Major General Phillip Hayes was ordered to resolve the strike, which affected 900,000 workers and disrupted the supply of raw materials. The strike led to significant economic and transportation issues, with violence and property damage reported. The Army issued ultimatums to strikers, threatening penalties. After six days, the strike ended, and transportation resumed under military supervision. The city returned to normalcy as a grand jury investigation into the strike was awaited.

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