Ep 281 The Newsies Strike of 1899

In the summer of 1899, young New York newspaper sellers took a stand against publishing magnates Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. In this episode, Christine looks at the causes, events, and outcome of the strike, as well as how it inspired a Disney cult classic film almost a century later. (Host: Christine)
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[@kfemme68]

I'm a big fan of Newsies also but I was an adult when I first saw it. I also have a love of history and I think that has a big part in why.
Thank you for a great episode that taught me a little more about the actual event. Take care and big hugs, k

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