Today in history

February 24

1895
Jose Marti, a Cuban revolutionary, poet, journalist and teacher began the liberation struggle against colonial rule by Spain.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez wins Jose Marti award Februaury 3, 2006

1965
District 1199 of the health care workers’ union (Service Employees International Union) in New York City became the first U.S. labor union to officially oppose the war in Vietnam.

1983
A congressional commission release a report condemning the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II, calling it a “grave injustice.”