Railroad Deal of 1944
In 1942, railroad workers’ unions demanded a raise. Concerned about a strike, President Roosevelt ordered an emergency board to settle the dispute and when at the end of 1943 no settlement was reached, the Federal Government took control of the rails.
J.D. Souther Talks Songwriting
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The First Phone Call
Alexander Graham Bell uttered nine words, “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you,” into ... more
