Child Labor Laws
Child Labor Laws were practically non-existent in 1909. Here, two young girls wear sashes saying "Abolish Child Slavery" - one banner is in English, the other in Yiddish. It's a compelling image. Both girls were a part of the May 1, 1909 May Day Parade (Labor Parade) in New York City, protesting the lack of child labor laws.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Bain News Service.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Bain News Service.
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in New York, New York USA