Strikes Delay U.S. Memorial to Jefferson
Item
Title
Strikes Delay U.S. Memorial to Jefferson
Description
In June 1939, carpenters and laborers working on construction projects throughout Washington went on strike, including many building the Jefferson Memorial. Work on the Memorial and other public projects stopped for nearly 3 weeks due to the strikes. At the end of the strike, workers had successfully bargained for higher wages.
Source
Chicago Daily Tribune
Date
1/1/1941
Coverage
1920-1949
topic
building the mall
design & monuments