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On this day January 29, 1919

Fort Leavenworth military prisoners go on strike

Fort Leavenworth military prisoners go on strike

Inmates at Fort Leavenworth military prison went on strike. They succeeded in obtaining early release of some prisoners including conscientious objectors, and setting up a grievance committee to oversee improvements.

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