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Omaha Steve

(103,453 posts) Tue Jan 5, 2016, 07:55 PM Jan 2016

1-5-16 Embarking on a Great Creation in 2:00

http://laborhistoryin2.podbean.com/e/january-5-2016-embarking-on-a-great-creation/

January 5, 2016
On this day in Labor History the year was 1933.

That was the day that construction on one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States—the Golden Gate Bridge, began.

The bridge was built during the height of the Great Depression.

2:00 minute audio at link.

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1-5-16 Embarking on a Great Creation in 2:00 (Original Post) Omaha Steve Jan 2016 OP

Yrs ago I recall hearing that... Lostnote Jan 2016 #1

Lostnote

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1. Yrs ago I recall hearing that...

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Tue Jan 5, 2016, 08:03 PM

Jan 2016

.... The highest paid laborer In the country was the bell diver that went down to the bottom to inspect the concrete at the base of the towers....nerves of steel...

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