Historical Events tagged with "frank pace"
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Politics & Government
Truman Seizes Control of Railroads During War
August 25th, 1950 74 years ago
To avert a pending strike amid the Korean War, President Harry S. Truman directed Secretary of the Army Frank Pace to take control of the railroads. The decision was made as tensions rose over labor disputes, which threatened to disrupt the vital transportation of military supplies and personnel during a critical time in the conflict. This unprecedented action was intended to ensure that the war effort would proceed without hindrance from labor stoppages.
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