A People United and Represented
From Feet In 2 Worlds by Feet in 2 Worlds
May 27, 2025 · 33 min · Episode 89
About this episode
The episode explores the impact of immigrant workers in early 20th century Chicago and highlights the career of Adolph J. Sabath.
In the early 20th century, Chicago became a city powered by a strong immigrant working class. As U.S. industry grew, immigrant workers demanded a say in their economic, social, and political conditions. Producer Sophia Ramirez revisits the career of Adolph J. Sabath, a Bohemian Jewish immigrant whose constituents elected him into Congress 24 times.
People in this episode
Host: Sophia Ramirez
Topics covered
- immigration
- labor rights
- political representation
- historical figures
- Chicago history
Keywords
- immigrant workers
- Adolph J. Sabath
- Chicago
- political history
- labor movement
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Chicago, U.S., 20th century
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