In 1917, amid fears of a labor strike during World War I, the Department of Justice targeted union workers in what would become one of the biggest mass trials in U.S. history. The result, our guest says, changed the way the country handles threats from dissenters. We learn how this historical turning point affects us today.
Episode Credits
- John Munson Host
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Dean Strang Guest
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