San Francisco Ironworkers Strike and Streetcar Destruction (silent, 1917)
This black-and-white footage captures scenes from the Ironworkers strike in San Francisco, California, highlighting labor unrest and civil disruption. the newsreel includes compelling moments of violence and the destruction of a streetcar, a stark symbol of the tensions between labor unions and industrial authorities. This film offers a historical glimpse into early 20th-century labor struggles and their impact on urban life in San Francisco.
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