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An old tragedian claims the spotlight again
| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Coverage | United States |
| Description | Cartoon shows United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis, wrapped in a toga, striking a heroic pose as he stands in the spotlight. Labor leaders Philip Murray, William Green, and R.J. Thomas watch from the shadows. In April 1941, four striking miners were killed during a strike in Kentucky. The United Mine Workers accused the company of firing machine guns at the workers. Lewis said he would refuse to submit the labor dispute to the National Labor Mediation Board, which he accused of strike busting. Lewis was a veteran of many confrontations with business, government, and even other labor leaders. |
| File Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Language | English |
| Part of Series | Cartoon Drawings |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Green, William,--1872-1952. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Lewis, John Llewellyn,--1880-1969. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Actors--1940-1950. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Thomas, R. J.--(Rolland Jay),--1900-1967. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Labor leaders--United States--1940-1950. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Miners' strikes--United States--1940-1950. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Murray, Philip,--1886-1952. |
| Content Type | Image |
| Resource Type | Photograph |
