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Strike | Andreas Risem | Stike Photos

In February 1933, common laborers
pour cement on the capitol roof.

Strikers picket capitol grounds.
May 1933.

Photographer Andreas Risem
identified the speaker
addressing this group of
strikers as a communist.

Strikers gather in front of
the capitol to discuss their
situation.

Strikers gather in front of
the capitol to discuss their
situation.

Strikers attack a delivery truck
on May 24. Several men were
injured and strikers were jailed.

Strikers are notified of a
settlement and all workers
are anxious to resume work on
the building.