Dying for a Dream Job – The Radium Girls Tragedy I Moonlight On History

Dying for a Dream Job – The Radium Girls Tragedy I Moonlight On History In the early 1900s, hundreds of young women were hired to paint watch dials with glowing radium paint. They were told it was safe. They were encouraged to “lip-point” their brushes using their mouths. What followed was one of the most horrifying industrial tragedies in American history. The Radium Girls suffered from mysterious illnesses — crumbling jaws, bone fractures, radiation poisoning — as companies denied responsibility. But their fight for justice changed labor laws forever. This video uncovers the shocking truth behind the Radium Girls, the corporate cover-up, and the landmark legal battle that reshaped workplace safety forever. Watch until the end to understand how their suffering changed history. #RadiumGirls #DarkHistory #TrueStory