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IWW's first free speech fight began in Missoula in 1909
Original: The first of the great # FreeSpeechFights of the # IWW was on # ThisDayInHistory in 1909, in # Missoula , # Montana , to
On this day in history in 1909, the Industrial Workers of the World launched its first great free speech fight in Missoula, Montana, opposing local ordinances that banned public speaking by union members. Workers lined up to speak, were arrested in large numbers, filled the jails, and ultimately forced the city to change the laws.
Why now: The anniversary of a landmark labor movement victory over anti-speech ordinances is being marked and discussed.
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