Matewan Massacre and Blair Mtn Incident

[Telli6]

Much better than reading about it in a book. I knew the history, but I still love to hear the different nuances.

He's a good storyteller.

[we3beavs]

I have this account of the miners' march on video as told by my grandmother. I am proud of my heritage and proud to be a West Virginian. We must always remember their fight, their resilience, and their determination.

[Boomer1949]

In light of the battles going on around the country today to fight the thugs that want to destroy the Unions, this video tells the story of why Unions are so important in America. It's history needs to be told.

[Marjaroma]

local10 kcmo good story wish more people knew the truth

[tabcat25]

The Sheriff rounded up miners? Wasn't Don Chafin against the miners? BTW everyone tries to give John L. Lewis credit for organization. I suggest that anyone watching this video research William C. Blizzard.

[nekidbob]

I'm a big time history buff, i just love this kind of spoken word. The one thing I noticed in his story, and I continue to speak on this , is how the Federal Government continues to keeep us divided as a people along racial and class lines. We all want the same thing for our people, prosperity for our children and to live in peace. But Uncle Sam want allow it.

[DinkwithaDent]

Preach On Brother local 6 Pittsburgh.

[draphaelc]

It's good to be a Redneck!

[swvaoutlaws]

Wow that was an amazing video... very impressive story teller ... I'm very glad you shared this with us all we are planning a trip to visit the historical locations of the Matewan massacre and the Battle of Blair Mountain. I really really hope we run into this gentleman on our visit it would really be a treat

Two thumbs up and god bless

[originalkekebrown]

@swvaoutlaws i agrree. it is good to get this local history, i am from logan so now ll about ths. it is very informative ndthis is how small towns like this retain their histoy.

[aoher09]

To mp40x ; It's not "his side of the story" .

It's the Truth, known by any adequate researcher,

and any good Mountain Folk and Miners Kin.

I mean no harm, just get touchy about being faithfull to Our Past, this was areal tragedy, not a novelty of the Times. Thank You.kindly.

[JonBlizzle2]

Thank you for posting this! A first hand interview.

[jackthedrummer747]

i stayed at this guys bed and breakfast

[reducrider]

@jackthedrummer747 Great place , I had the pleasure of staying there also

[McDiggy]

Cool stuff. This is real American history right here.

[GeetarAdam]

What a colorful character.

[mp40x]

Very Interesting. I was just researching this whole event recently. Nice to hear from a local and hear his side of the story.