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Today in history: President Truman proposes national health program
November 18, 2015Truman said, "The health of American children, like their education, should be recognized as a definite public responsibility."
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Today in labor history: Mechanics and tradesmen unite in New York City
November 17, 2015Today, this organization continues through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs, including tuition-free evening instruction in trades-related education.
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Today in Indigenous history: Louis Riel, rebel Canadian Métis leader, hanged
November 16, 2015Louis Riel, a leader of the Métis people in their resistance against the Canadian government in the Canadian Northwest, remains the most controversial figure in Canadian history.
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Today in labor history: 113-day strike against GM in 1945
November 13, 2015The UAW organized 320,000 hourly workers in 96 plants to launch a nationwide strike against the GM corporation.
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Today in history: Bicentennial of pioneer feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton
November 12, 2015Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an abolitionist and leading figure of the early women's movement.
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Allegiant Air pilot fired for evacuating passengers from smoking plane
November 12, 2015"The single most important responsibility a pilot has is to protect the safety of his passengers and flight crew."
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American Postal Workers union endorses Bernie Sanders
November 12, 2015"Politics as usual has not worked. It's time for a political revolution."
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Today in Native American history: Russell Means is born
November 10, 2015This date in 1939 marks the birth of Russell Charles Means, activist for the rights of Native American people.
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