1950
76 years ago
Labor
To avert a threatened strike during the Korean War, President Truman orders S...
s railroad
August 25, 1950
Summary
To avert a threatened strike during the Korean War, President Truman orders Secretary of the Army Frank Pace to seize control of the nation's railroads.
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To avert a threatened strike during the Korean War, President Truman orders Secretary of the Army Frank Pace to seize control of the nation's railroads.
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- Date
- August 25, 1950
- Event Type
- Labor
- Years Ago
- 76
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