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August 30, 1921: John Wilburn Leads Miners Against Blair Mountain

On August 30, 1921, John Wilburn of Blair assembled between 50 and 75 armed men to attack Logan County Sheriff Don Chafin’s troops, which were entrenched…

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John Wilburn Leads Miners Against Blair Mountain: August 30, 1921

On August 30, 1921, John Wilburn of Blair assembled between 50 and 75 armed men to attack Logan County Sheriff Don Chafin’s troops, which were entrenched…

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