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Holding strikers in check, Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
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Holding strikers in check, Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Holding strikers in check, Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1912
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Confrontation and Control: Holding Strikers in Check (Lawrence, Massachusetts - 1912)
In this powerful black-and-white photograph taken by George Grantham Bain of the renowned Bain News Service, a militia force stands firm against a sea of striking workers during the Lawrence Textile Strike of 1912. The city's textile mills had been shut down due to labor disputes and economic hardship, leaving thousands without work or income.
As tensions escalated between strikers and employers, local authorities called in armed militiamen to maintain order. This photograph captures the moment when these forces clashed with protesters marching through Lawrence's streets. Armed with bayonets and guns, the militia men form a barrier against the determined workers who are demanding fair wages and better working conditions.
The Bread and Roses Strike of 1912 was one of the most significant labor disputes in American history, involving thousands of textile workers from across New England. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by industrial workers during this period, as well as the role that photography played in documenting these events for public consumption.
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