AFL-CIO Unemployed Leave For Washington Chicago (Grand Central) Sil. Neg. Trims 4-7-59
Identifier
F.2012-03-1180
Date Of Production
1959
Abstract
Footage depicting union workers protesting at Chicago's Grand Central Station in 1959 before boarding a train to attend the Unemployment Conference in Washington D.C.
Description
Film begins with footage of picketing workers carrying signs with slogans “Let’s Wake Up the Full-Belly Politicians” from the union Local 471 UAW, and another sign from Ford Aircraft Delegates: “Help the 5,000 Unemployed - Get American to Work.” Other signs demand shorter work weeks.
This is followed by a scene of a man painting on the train “Act or We will Be Back.” Protesters soon board the train, some playing an accordion, and there is a distinctively festive atmosphere as they get ready to go to Washington D.C.
Run Time
1 min 56 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
67 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Negatives
Genre
Form
Subject
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