That un-American institution, the trades union, has developed its un-American principle of curtailing or abolishing the personal freedom of the individual in a new direction, that of seeking, as far as possible, to cripple the World's Fair.
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In "The Devil in the White City," Erik Larson explores the contrasting elements that shaped the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, including the influence of labor unions. The author presents a critical perspective on these unions, suggesting they undermine individual freedoms by attempting to disrupt the fair's operations. This interference is characterized as antithetical to American values, as it prioritizes collective action over personal liberty.

Larson's narrative illustrates the tensions between...

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