Centralia Massacre, Washington
N 46° 42.966 W 122° 57.373
10T E 503346 N 5173617
This sign is part of George Washington Park, where there are numerous memorials.
Waymark Code: WMB2QY
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 03/27/2011
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The sign reads:
"Coming of Change, the Centralia Massacre.
During WWI the evolution of the labor unions took place in America and all around the world. Incidents like the Centralia Massacre touched the way of life all across the country helping to bring about changes that would transform our economy forever into the world power we know it as tody. Because people in the unions believed in, and are willing to die for the right of equality between the working class and their employers, the dream that they shared of an 8 hour day, Social Secury, Worker's Compensaton, Occupational Health and Safety and Job Security has been accomplished and in fact is now a reality in the lives of their children. National History Day of Washington
Historical Marker Competition
Winner- Cynder Viles"
Group that erected the marker: National History Day of Washington
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
600 Centralia College Blvd
Centralia, WA USA
98531
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