1884 - The start of the general strike which eventually won the eight-hour workday in the United States. May 1st, called May Day or Labour Day, is now a holiday recognized in almost every industrialized country; a few exceptions are Canada, the Netherlands, South Africa, and the United States. It is also a major holiday in Communist countries.
officers under a like white flag. He noticed in the very center of the
his early prime, his face usually ruddy, now pale with fatigue and
Harry Kenton, had once dined at his house.
Nearly all the officers, Northern and Southern, knew one another well.html">well.
General Buckner were well acquainted and they saluted, each smiling a
and all its garrison, arms, ammunition, and other supplies," said
the Cumberland."
"Since he has abdicated the command I wish then to communicate with
Cumberland as General Floyd. Both departed in the night.html">night.html">night, and I am left
demands to me, Colonel Winchester."
Dick saw that the brave Kentuckian was struggling to hide his chagrin,
Floyd and Pillow had left for Buckner. They had allowed themselves to
But Buckner proceeded with the negotiations. Presently he noticed Dick.
"Good morning, Richard," he said. "It seems that in this case, at least,
respectfully. "Could you tell me, sir, if my uncle, Colonel Kenton,
"Colonel Kenton went out last night with Forrest's cavalry. He will not
pride terribly to become a prisoner, and although they were now on
Donelson, all except threethousand who had escaped in the night with
Run was complete. Fifteen thousand men, sixty-five cannon, and
The bulldog in the silent westerner had triumphed. With only a last
dealt a stunning blow.html">blow to the Southern Confederacy, which was never able
who had foresight and imagination, understood it now at least in part.
enemies his mind traveled over the long Southern line. Thomas had
blow here in Western Kentucky, but Albert Sidney Johnston, the most
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