On this day in Labor History the year was 1950.  At 4 pm that day the US Army completed its take-over of the country’s railroads. 
They were acting on the orders of President Truman.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1950. At 4 pm that day the US Army completed its take-over of the country’s railroads. They were acting on the orders of President Truman.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1950. &nbsp;At 4 pm that day the US Army completed its take-over of the country’s railroads.&nbsp;
They were acting on the orders of President Truman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

August 27 - Truman Seizes the Railroads

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August 27 - Truman Seizes the Railroads

August 27 - Truman Seizes the Railroads