S1E3 - Governor Floyd B. Olson and the Farmer-Labor Party

1934: Mill City Revolt by Kele Cable

Aug 21, 201800:34:08Society & Culture

Episode Notes This episode we cover the crucial political developments that form the background of the strike: Minnesota's unique second party, the Farmer-Laborites and its moderate/rebellious gubernatorial leader, Floyd...

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