Labor History in 2:00

By: The Rick Smith Show
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • A daily, pocket-sized history of America's working people, brought to you by The Rick Smith Show team.
    Copyright 2014 . All rights reserved.
    Show more Show less
World
Show more Show less
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2
Episodes
  • November 7 - The Death of Boulware but Not Boulwarism

    November 7 - The Death of Boulware but Not Boulwarism
    Nov 7 2024

    On this day in Labor History the year was 1990. That was the day that Lemuel Ricketts Boulware died. Boulware had a notorious reputation with labor leaders. He was the Vice President for employee relations for General Electric during the 1950s.

    Show more Show less
    2 mins
  • November 6 - Lincoln Stands with Labor

    November 6 - Lincoln Stands with Labor
    Nov 6 2024

    On this day in Labor History the year was 1860. That was the day that Abraham Lincoln was elected sixteenth President of the United States. When Lincoln came to office the nation was deeply divided on the question of slavery. By December 20, South Carolina had seceded from the United States.

    Show more Show less
    2 mins
  • November 5 - Eugene V Debs is Born

    November 5 - Eugene V Debs is Born
    Nov 5 2024

    On this day in Labor History the year was 1855. That was the day that Eugene Debs was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. Debs was forced to leave school when he was just fourteen. He worked as a railroad fireman.

    Show more Show less
    2 mins

What listeners say about Labor History in 2:00

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available