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In 1920, miners in West Virginia were worked hard and worth less than mules to their corporate masters. The miners rebelled and fought a bloody battle against government thugs and mine guards that only ended when President Harding called in the Army. During the battles, the miners wore red handkerchiefs tied around their necks to avoid being accidentally shot by their own side. What happeded in Jan 2021 is reminiscent of the history of the Appalachians in a way.

https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2009/08/original-redneck-explanation.html

http://letchercountyky.com/2021/09/24/the-battle-of-blair-mountain-war-in-the-west-virginia-mountains/ lthough they lost that battle after the army was called in, they eventually won in 1933 when

https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2019/08/red-neck-army-marches-at-blair-mountain.html

In 1920, miners in West Virginia were worked hard and worth less than mules to their corporate masters. The miners rebelled and fought a bloody battle against government thugs and mine guards that only ended when President Harding called in the Army. During the battles, the miners wore red handkerchiefs tied around their necks to avoid being accidentally shot by their own side. What happeded in Jan 2021 is reminiscent of the history of the Appalachians in a way. https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2009/08/original-redneck-explanation.html http://letchercountyky.com/2021/09/24/the-battle-of-blair-mountain-war-in-the-west-virginia-mountains/ lthough they lost that battle after the army was called in, they eventually won in 1933 when https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2019/08/red-neck-army-marches-at-blair-mountain.html

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There were many Soctch-Irish in Appalachia. https://www.history.swannanoavalleymuseum.org/event/scotsirish/

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Exactly. And they were fierce fighters. The original Scots got the name from the red bandanna they wore around their necks. They were rebels back then and gave the English king fits.