Explore how a tragic 1911 factory fire in New York led to the deaths of 146 workers, many trapped from fleeing because the owners had locked the doors. The ensuing public outrage led to the most comprehensive workplace safety laws in the country. Originally broadcast in 2011. A full transcript is at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/triangle/.
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