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Strikes Delay U.S. Memorial to Jefferson

Item

Title
Strikes Delay U.S. Memorial to Jefferson
Description
In June 1939, carpenters and laborers working on construction projects throughout Washington went on strike, including many building the Jefferson Memorial. Work on the Memorial and other public projects stopped for nearly 3 weeks due to the strikes. At the end of the strike, workers had successfully bargained for higher wages.
Date
1/1/1941
Source
Chicago Daily Tribune
Coverage
1920-1949
Theme
building the mall
design & monuments
Item sets
Mall History Test