Publisher's Synopsis
Riot at East St. Louis, Illinois: Hearings Before the Committee on Rules (1917) is a historical document that provides a detailed account of the race riots that occurred in East St. Louis, Illinois in July 1917. The book is a compilation of testimony and evidence collected by the U.S. Committee on Rules during their investigation into the riots. The riots, which were sparked by tensions between white and black workers in the city, resulted in the deaths of at least 39 people and the destruction of numerous homes and businesses. The Committee on Rules sought to understand the causes of the riots and to determine whether the federal government had a role to play in preventing similar events from occurring in the future.The book includes testimony from witnesses who were present during the riots, including both white and black residents of East St. Louis. It also includes statements from local officials, law enforcement officers, and representatives of labor unions and other organizations. In addition to providing a detailed account of the events in East St. Louis, the book also sheds light on the broader social and political context of the time. It explores issues related to race, immigration, labor relations, and the role of the federal government in addressing social unrest.Overall, Riot at East St. Louis, Illinois: Hearings Before the Committee on Rules (1917) is an important historical document that offers valuable insights into a tragic event in American history and the social and political forces that contributed to it.House Of Representatives, Sixty-Fifth Congress, First Session, On H. J. Res. 118, August 3, 1917.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.