Ralph Chaplin's Original Draft of "Solidarity Forever"

Origin
Ralph Chaplin was an American writer and labor activist who witnessed many riots and strikes go violent. These events influenced him to write ‘’Solidarity Forever’’, which became an anthem for unions such the Industrial Workers of the World (the Wobblies). He was convicted under the Espionage Act and imprisoned, where he became disillusioned with the concepts of communism and the New Deal. He is credited with designing the now widely used anarcho-syndicalist image, the black cat. Its stance suggests a readiness for strikes and other forms of corporate rebellion.

Nearing the end of the Cold War in the 1980s and 90s, the draft had found its way to the Baltic States in Eastern Europe. It is thought to have traveled extensively throughout the area over several years, creating a large-scale residual effect in that part of the world. It was amplified further by dissension over the Soviet Union’s control of the Baltic States. After several cross-country peaceful demonstrations, the Soviet Union relinquished its control and the independent states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were declared.

Effects
Holding it while singing brings people together in solidarity. Warning: without a central goal to rally around, people will riot.