Schoon, Kenneth J.

Pullman: The Man, the Company, the Historical Park (Landmarks)

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ISBN 13:: 9781467149860
author:: Schoon, Kenneth J.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: History Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
Genre:: History
Condition:: New
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George Pullman's legacy lies in the town that bears his name. This is the story of Pullman, a model industrial community built to provide comfort and stability for its employees, who were also at the forefront of a groundbreaking labor movement. The 1894 railroad strike that took place here resulted in the creation of Labor Day, a national holiday that continues to be celebrated today. The Pullman Company played a significant role in American history, becoming one of the country's largest employers of African Americans and helping to form the nation's first successful Black labor union. In this biography, author Kenneth Schoon explores the monumental history of Pullman and its enduring lessons for modern society. Through his research, Schoon sheds light on the complex and often contradictory story of Pullman, a place where luxury and labor intersected in unexpected ways.

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