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Today in labor history: Football players begin two-day strike

July 31, 2012 By Special to People’s World

The strike was ultimately a victory, earning a further $11 million in pensions and benefits.

Happy birthday, Medicare

July 30, 2012 By Charles Pervo

Retirees and health care advocates will celebrate the 47th anniversary of Medicare this week in events throughout the country.

Today in labor and people’s history: Medicare and Medicaid established

July 30, 2012 By Special to People’s World

On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed legislation establishing Medicare and Medicaid. It came after decades of struggle.

Houston celebrates birth of The Liberator – Simon Bolivar

July 27, 2012 By Mark Simpson

Almost 200 progressives here celebrated South American liberator Simon Bolivar's birthday, July 24.

Today in labor and peoples history: Seminole Wars begin

July 27, 2012 By Special to People’s World

On this date in 1815 the first Seminole War began with the attack on a fort held by runaway slaves in Florida.* Some sources credit Colonel Edmund Gaines as leading the attack; others credit Andrew Jackson...