Ira Davis

Death by Force

Ira Davis, aged 26, was one of the seven men who tragically lost their lives on September 6, 1934, during the Chiquola Mill Massacre in Honea Path, South Carolina. This incident occurred amidst the General Textile Strike of 1934, a significant labor movement that saw textile workers across the United States protesting against poor working conditions and low wages exacerbated by the Great Depression. The strike aimed to address the harsh realities faced by mill workers, including increased produc ...Read More

Chiquola Mill Massacre - Wikipedia

Ira Davis, age 26 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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