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MINER STRIKE, 1939. Striking copper miners waiting for scabs to come out of the mines in Ducktown
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MINER STRIKE, 1939. Striking copper miners waiting for scabs to come out of the mines in Ducktown
MINER STRIKE, 1939.
Striking copper miners waiting for scabs to come out of the mines in Ducktown, Tennessee. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, September 1939
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1939 Copper Labor Movement Marion Miner New Deal Picket Post Protest Protester Scab September Sign Sitting Strike Tennessee Wolcott Southeast
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MINER STRIKE, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Struggles of Copper Miners in Ducktown
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. This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment during the miner strike of 1939 in Ducktown, Tennessee. Taken by Marion Post Wolcott in September of that year, it offers a poignant glimpse into the labor movement and its impact on American workers. In this image, we see a group of striking copper miners anxiously waiting outside the mines for scabs to emerge. Their weary faces reflect both determination and frustration as they fight for fair wages and better working conditions. The men sit together, united in their cause, holding signs that express their discontent with management's treatment. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its depiction of protest but also in its historical context. It serves as a reminder of the early days of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies aimed at revitalizing America's economy after the Great Depression. Through Wolcott's lens, we witness firsthand the hardships faced by these Southeastern workers who relied on mining for their livelihoods. This visual documentation sheds light on an important chapter in American history when ordinary individuals fought against exploitation and sought justice within an industry crucial to national development. As we contemplate this print from Granger Art on Demand, let us remember those who bravely stood up for their rights amidst adversity—a testament to resilience and collective action that continues to inspire today.
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