The Matewan Massacre – When Coal Miners Fought Back

In 1920, the quiet coal town of Matewan, West Virginia, erupted into a deadly gunfight between striking miners and hired gunmen from the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency. But this wasn’t just about wages—it was about power, justice, and one lawman who refused to back down.

Led by Police Chief Sid Hatfield, the town stood its ground in what would become a pivotal moment in American labor history.

This is the true story of the Matewan Massacre—told in under 3 minutes.

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