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1919--250 students at Northwestern University strike against compulsory military training.

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1817--Frederick Douglas is born, ex-slave, author, abolitionist, feminist.

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1837--6,000 participate in Flour Riot in New York City, early US riot of the poor against property

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1877--US railroad workers begin strikes protesting wage cuts.

Sounds kind of familiar.

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1978--"Longest Walk" begins, 300 Native Americans march from SF to DC.

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1990--Nelson Mandela is released after 27 years in prison.

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1944--Alice Walker is born, African American feminist and writer.

New installment, everyone! I've been going through a block and am slowly coming out of it. I bring you this new installment here on AWCA inspired by my daily organizer, Slingshot, with history tidbits for every day of the week. I hope you enjoy, even those of you who aren't history buffs.