Seeds of Fire: A People’s Chronology

Recalling events that happened on this day in history.
Memories of struggle, resistance and persistence.

Compiled by Ulli Diemer

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June 2, 1919  
Anarchists led by Luigi Galleani explode eight large bombs in eight different cities in the U.S. None of the intended targets – politicians and judges – is hurt, but a nightwatchman in New York is killed, and one of the anarchists dies when the bomb he is preparing explodes prematurely.
Related Topics: AnarchismBombingTerrorism
June 2, 1924
Birth of June Callwood (1924-2007), Canadian journalist, writer, civil libertarian, and social justice activist.
Quote: “I believe in kindness. I believe it’s very communicable, just as meanness is. Even more so.”
Quote: “From the beginning of life to its end, love is the only emotion which matters.”
June 2, 1952
American steelworkers go out on strike against the leading U.S. steel companies. The strike brings steel manufacturing in the United States to a virtual halt, and has a severe impact on military production. The strike is settled on July 24, with the workers gaining a significant wage increase and winning a union shop.



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