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Labor History in 2:00

Labor History in 2:00

Written by: The Rick Smith Show
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 A daily, pocket-sized history of America's working people, brought to you by The Rick Smith Show team.Copyright 2014 . All rights reserved. World
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  • February 4 - Canal Building in America

    February 4 - Canal Building in America
    Feb 4 2026

    On this day in Labor History the year was 1825. That was the day the Ohio legislature authorized the Canal Act. The act called for the construction of two canals.

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    2 mins
  • February 3 - Wartime Industrial Murder

    February 3 - Wartime Industrial Murder
    Feb 3 2026

    On this day in Labor History the year was 1971. That was a day of tragedy for the workers at the Thiokol Chemical Corporation plant in southeastern Georgia. An explosion killed twenty-seven workers, and injured dozens more.

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    2 mins
  • February 2 - Calling Dr. Blackwell

    February 2 - Calling Dr. Blackwell
    Feb 2 2026

    On this day in Labor History the year was 1821. That was the birthday of the first woman to earn her medical degree in the United States. Her name was Elizabeth Blackwell.

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    2 mins
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