One of the worst mine disasters in U.S. history took place on this day in 1976 right here in Letcher County, Kentucky. The first explosion killed 15 miners; the second killed 11. When news reached Appalshop, staff raced to the scene, interviewed witnesses, and recorded Rep. Carl Perkins' press conference. 📷 Preserved by Appalshop Archive | Appalshop
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