public owenership of railroads, telephones, and telegraphs (dec 1, 1917 – jul 1, 1918)

Description:

Proposed the government control to railroads, telephones, and telegraphs in the interest of the people. In 1917 the government took over the railroads and later the following year 1918 the government took over telephone and telegraph lines with promise of improving service to the public. (Transportation)

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ByMalachi Griffin

1 months ago

Date:

dec 1, 1917

jul 1, 1918

~ 7 months