088 Pinkerton - One Minute History

The Pinkerton National Detective Agency, founded in 1850 by Alan Pinkerton, gained fame for pursuing outlaws like Butch Cassidy and Jesse James. They played a significant role during the Civil War, thwarting an assassination plot against President Lincoln. However, their involvement in union busting, notably during the Homestead Strike, brought controversy. Today, the agency operates on a smaller scale.

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