One hundred years ago the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire killed 146 innocent workers and galvanized the conscience of an entire city
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99 years after the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire many people gathered for a moving commemoration and a series of educational events to inspire everyone to create a safer and better world. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire ( March 25, 1911) was the largest industrial disaster in the history of New York, causing the death of 148 garment workers (Jewish and Italian women) who either died from the fire or jumped to their deaths. It was the worst workplace disaster in the City until September 11, 2001.
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The Triangle Factory Fire Coalition met on the 25th of March to plan a commemorative event for the centennial of the 'Triangle Factory Fire" that killed 146 mainly Italian and Jewish female garment workers. Find out how you can contribute to their cause!
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Italy’s construction and memory of International Women’s Day.