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Haymarket Martyrs' Monument
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863 Des Plaines Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
The Haymarket Martyrs' Monument, located in Forest Home Cemetery, commemorates the workers' struggle for an eight-hour workday during the late 19th century. It honors the memory of those who lost their lives during the tumultuous events surrounding the Haymarket Affair in Chicago, particularly the massacre on May 3, 1886, when police confronted protesting workers.
This tragic incident marked a pivotal moment in labor history, illustrating the tensions between workers, law enforcement, and business interests. The monument serves as a powerful symbol of resilience and the ongoing fight for workers' rights, encapsulated in the poignant remembrance that the silence of the oppressed can one day eclipse the voices of their oppressors.
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12/8/2016
The Haymarket Martyrs' Monument commemorates the Haymarket Affair which occurred on Tuesday, 4 May 1...
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