The strike produced a major public-order emergency, prompted Massachusetts to call in the militia, intensified national debates over labor and public safety, and propelled Governor Calvin Coolidge to national prominence.
On September 9, 1919, most of Boston's police force walked off the job after city officials refused union recognition and denied a pay increase.
The strike produced a major public-order emergency, prompted Massachusetts to call in the militia, intensified national debates over labor and public safety, and propelled Governor Calvin Coolidge to national prominence.
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President Trump commemorated the 9/11 victims at a ceremony near the White House.
President Trump plans to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11 at the Pentagon.
Trump held a Cabinet meeting at Camp David to discuss the Iran situation.
Trump held a Cabinet meeting at Camp David to address the escalating situation with Iran.