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Today in History, March 23rd
http://www.workdayminnesota.org/history/03/23
March 23, 1970
President Richard Nixon declared a national emergency and ordered 30,000 troops to New York City to break the first nationwide postal strike. The walkout ultimately resulted in collective bargaining rights for employees of the U.S. Postal Service.
