#OtD 18 Mar 1871 the Paris Commune, one of the most influential working class uprisings to build socialism, organised by workers councils, was established.

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#OtD 18 Mar 1871 the Paris Commune, one of the most influential working class uprisings to build socialism, organised by workers councils, was established. When the army eventually retook Paris in May they killed thousands of workers in revenge. More: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/products/voices-of-the-paris-commune