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Written by John Peterson
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Monday, 15 February 2010 |
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 The American Revolution shook up the entire world...the thirteen British colonies that would become the United States of America, fought and won against the most powerful imperial power on the planet.
...In the years following the American victory over the British, the hopes of the masses were betrayed. As a result, there were many popular movements and uprisings...But none had as big an impact on the psychology of the ruling class and the future structure of the U.S. government as Shays’ Rebellion of 1786-87, which some have called “The American Revolution’s Final Battle.” |
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Written by Socialist Appeal
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Sunday, 06 September 2009 |
 Every year, workers across the United States celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September. It is seen as a marker of the end of Summer, the start of football season, and the return to school for millions of students. But what is the origin of this holiday? What is its relation to the internationally celebrated Labor Day on May 1st? |
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Written by Harry Whittaker
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Thursday, 07 February 2008 |
 If there was one man who embodied the spirit of revolutionary democracy, it was Tom Paine. He inspired the American Revolution of 1776, took part in the French Revolution of 1789 and, while abroad in France, was tried in Britain for seditious libel for writing his book 'The Rights of Man'
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Written by Alan Woods
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Friday, 01 February 2008 |
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In the early hours of 31st January 1968, 70,000 North Vietnamese soldiers, together with guerrilla fighters of the NLF, launched one of the most daring military campaigns in history. The Tet Offensive was the real turning point in the Vietnam War. On its 40th anniversary, Alan Woods analyses the events that led to the Vietnam War and the significance of the Tet Offensive in bringing about the defeat of US imperialism, and draws some parallels with Iraq. |
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Written by Alan Woods
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Friday, 01 February 2008 |
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In the early hours of 31st January 1968, 70,000 North Vietnamese soldiers, together with guerrilla fighters of the NLF, launched one of the most daring military campaigns in history. The Tet Offensive was the real turning point in the Vietnam War. On its 40th anniversary, Alan Woods analyses the events that led to the Vietnam War and the significance of the Tet Offensive in bringing about the defeat of US imperialism, and draws some parallels with Iraq. |
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