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Today in History: Colorado Militia Slaughters Dozens of Striking Workers (1914)

On April 20, 1914, Colorado National Guard members and members of a corporate security firm slaughtered many striking employees and their families near a mine in Ludlow, Colorado. The strike had been…

By Matthew Weber · 3 min

Civil War

Today in History: Robert E. Lee Resigns from U.S. Army (1861)

There is no doubt that Robert E Lee is one of the most brilliant military commanders in the history of…

Matthew Weber · 2 min