Nelson Miles commanded 12,000 US Army troops during the conclusion of this conflict.
Nelson Miles commanded 12,000 US Army troops during the conclusion of this conflict. While the crisis was still developing, Edwin Walker was appointed as a special federal attorney, who acquired an injunction against union leaders lending their support to this incident, such as Eugene V. Debs of the ARU. Originating after 3,000 workers responded to a 25% wage cut by walking off the job, it eventually involved 150,000 people in 27 states, making this the first credited national strike. For 10 points, name this 1894 disturbance which paralyzed the nation's railway system.
Nelson Miles commanded 12,000 US Army troops during the conclusion of this conflict.
{Pullman} Strike