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Articles related to "Organized Labor"
Post WWI American Anticommunism After World War I, the U.S. government was ill prepared to combat communism. During the "Big Red Scare," patriotic organizations took, sometimes extralegal, action. big red scare • american anticommuism • world war i • organized labor • bureau of immigration act
American Labor: Myths and Overlooked Realities This piece examines myths and overlooked realites of American labor, past and present; specifically, purported violence of organized labor, the passage of various pro-labor legislation, and the enforcement of such laws. american labor history • labor history myths • wagner act • fair labor standards act • labor legislation
Classic Clinton on Wage Discrimination This essay discusses classic Clinton tactics with regard to gender-based wage discrimination. equal pay
President Franklin Roosevelt The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office. president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
Only a Shadow of Its Former Self – Tommy’s Gang The Lucchese Family begins to fall apart due to the lack of effective leadership. The increasing use of violence and reliance on the drug trade takes its toll.
The Early Trade Societies of NY This essay reviews the origins and development of early American labor political activism. It traces the political rise of Artisan Societies in Revolutionary era New York new york labor politics • trade societies • jeffersonian republicanism • political activism • sons of liberty
Agnes Burns Wieck: A Leader of Joan of Arcs -- Part I Part I or a two-part article about Frances Burns Wieck, a feminist, socialist, labor organizer, and writer who was active during the first part of the twentieth century. frances burns wieck • eugene debs • progressive miners association • united mine workers of america • women's trade union league
ALMOST PRESIDENT: HUBERT HORATIO HUMPHREY, PART II Hubert Humphrey's first years in the Senate were not happy or productive ones. In typical Humphrey fashion, he took on the Senate powers and isolated himself from those in powerful leadership positions. In this article, we watch Humphrey tilt at windmills. humphrey • minessota • byrd • senate • democratic
COAL: fame, infamy (and Irishmen) in the history of coal. A look at the history of coal and labor coal • molly mcquire • appalachia
In the Midst of Terror She Went out to Her Work -- Part II Part II of the story of the cold-blooded murder of union organizer Fannie Sellins. west natrona • pennsylvania • allegheny coal and coke company
May Day! May 1 is an important day for workers all over the world. Find out why. may day • may 1 • haymarket riots • labor history • eight hour working day
Nixon and Clinton and Bush The irrational animosity directed at Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton helped insure their re-elections. Perhaps the same destiny is in store for George Bush. richard nixion • bill clinton • george bush • hate
The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidency Rutherford B. Hayes is not among the most well-known Presidents of the United States. He played an important role in determining the shape of the union after the war. rutherford b. hayes • republican presidents • radical reconstruction • republican party history • american presidents
Truman's Numbers Hit a New Low President Truman, now considered by many to have been a great President, was dogged throughout his time in office by low approval ratings and tough decisions. harry s truman • lowest public approval rating for a us president • lowest rated american presidents • presidential approval ratings • presidential approval polls
ALMOST PRESIDENT: HUBERT HORATIO HUMPHREY, PART I Hubert Humphrey worked his way through school, and came to national attention with his courageous support of civil rights in 1948. He is most remembered as Lyndon Johnson's loyal Vice President and the man who lost a close election to Richard Nixon in 1968. In this article, we examine the early career of this verbose Vice President. president • vice president • humphrey • nixon • south dakota
Comparative Advantage The theory of comparative advantage. comparative advantage • international trade • economic theories
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: THE TAFTS OF OHIO This generation of Tafts continue the family tradition of service to their community and nation. One almost became President. taft • president • cincinnati • city council • mayor
The UMWA: Its Presidents in Historical Perspective -- Part III Frank J. Hayes,John L. Lewis,American Federation of Labor,AFL, Congress of Inidustrial Organizations (CIO),United Mine Workers of America, UMWA,Thomas Kennedy,Philip Murray,W. A. Boyle,Tony Boyle,Jock Yablonski,Cabin Creek, West Virginia,Arnold Miller,Sam Church
From Walking Tours to Gospel Tours, New York Offers it All Though many people shun taking a tour of any kind, in a city as big as New York it is hard not to take advantage of some of the more interesting operations. While riding around on a double decker bus for $40 might sound dull, a Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour for $13 is something not to miss. history • tours • eating • harlem • greenwich village
TALES...U.S. CAMPAIGN Y2K UPDATE Editor's monthly update on the U.S. Campaign Y2K!! texas culture • texas news • texas politics • u.s. politics • u.s. elections |
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