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STRIKEBREAKERS, 1916. Strikebreakers on top of a broken streetcar during a streetcar
STRIKEBREAKERS, 1916.
Strikebreakers on top of a broken streetcar during a streetcar strike in the Bronx, New York City. Photograph, 1916
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1916 Bronx New York City Nypd Passenger Police Scab Streetcar Strike Strike Breaker Unidentified
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STRIKEBREAKERS, 1916 - A Glimpse into the Turmoil of a Streetcar Strike in New York City
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. This photograph captures a moment frozen in time during the streetcar strike of 1916 in the Bronx, New York City. In this striking image, we see a group of unidentified men perched on top of a broken streetcar amidst the chaos and tension that engulfed the city during this period. The scene is filled with contrasting emotions - defiance and determination emanate from these brave individuals who took on the role of strikebreakers. These men, often referred to as scabs, were willing to cross picket lines to keep essential services running despite facing hostility from their fellow workers. As we gaze at this snapshot from history, we are transported back to an era when labor disputes were fought fiercely on both sides. The presence of NYPD officers suggests that tensions ran high during this particular strike. It serves as a reminder that strikes have always been pivotal moments for social change and worker's rights. Photographed by Granger Art on Demand in 1916, this print offers us an intimate glimpse into one chapter of American labor history. It invites us to reflect upon the sacrifices made by those involved while reminding us how far society has come since then.
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