Flagler did not "employ" 4000 men. He forced labor through the convict leasing system. Then he brought in immigrants who ended up being held under debt peonage. I'm tired of pretending these men were some sort of business savants. He exploited Floridians, the land, and immigrants for his profit.
250 to 250Sara Wiles is a Florida native and activist who helps people better understand political issues shaping their lives and communities. Wiles tells how Henry Flagler defied his critics to build the "impossible" Overseas Railroad to Key West. #WeAreAmerica250 Full image credits on Substack and YouTube.