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4. American industry was built on poorly paid labor. These children received no education and no social security.
Mon Dec 2, 2024, 08:15 PM
Dec 2

Child labor in 1908.


Mining crew in Pennsylvania circa 1910.


Turn of the century child labor. Note some of the kids can't afford shoes working in a factory.

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