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I wonder if it's a reprieve or a full pardon?
| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Coverage | United States |
| Description | Cartoon shows United Mine Workers president John L. Lewis holding a key (labeled "Back to Work Order with Reservation of Right to Strike"), preparing to unlock handcuffs (labeled "Captive Coal Mines Tie-Up") on the wrists of Uncle Sam. In the background, President Roosevelt says, "I wonder if it's a reprieve or a full pardon?" while an old gentleman labeled "Congress" responds, "I don't know, Mr. President, but I think WE'D better get that key." The issue of strikes hindering America's rearmament program in 1941 was viewed by many as a serious national defense problem. In October, bowing to public indignation, Lewis agreed to call off a strike of mine workers trying to force a union shop, but he warned that the miners would strike again if their demands were not met. Members of Congress threatened anti-strike legislation. |
| File Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Language | English |
| Part of Series | Cartoon Drawings |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | United States.--Congress--1940-1950. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Lewis, John Llewellyn,--1880-1969. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Uncle Sam (Symbolic character)--1940-1950. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Miners' strikes--United States--1940-1950. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Roosevelt, Franklin D.--(Franklin Delano),--1882-1945. |
| Content Type | Image |
| Resource Type | Photograph |
