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E99: Vietnam War strike wave, part 1

Working Class History

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Labor Movement's Early Support for the Vietnam War

This chapter examines the early backing of the Vietnam War by the American labor movement, particularly the AFL-CIO, which viewed the conflict as a fight against communism. It also discusses the limited opposition from leftist unions amidst a prevailing pro-war sentiment among the labor force.

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