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43 years ago today, 13,000 Air Traffic Controllers (PATCO) begin their strike; President Ronald Reagan offers ultimatum to workers: 'if they do not report for work within 48 hours, they have forfeited their jobs and will be terminated'

by /u/McWeasely in /r/Presidents

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