1909 Unemployment in New York

Updated Jul 22, 2016

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on Jan 11, 2012 11:34 AM

Description:

This photo shows a group of unemployed men in New York on May 31st 1909 holding signs calling for the unemployed to rally together. A few of the signs read "The right to work shall be guaranteed to all citizens regardless of creed, color or sex" and "Fall in line make way for brotherhood establish justice".

Date & Place: 1909