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Communist Demo, USA
A communist demonstration in New York, U.S.A. with banners reading Strike for a 40 hour 5 day week! and Don t starve - fight, etc. Date: early 1930s
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Banners Communism Communist Communists Demo Demonstration Fight Hour Protest Starve Strike Week
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In this evocative photograph from the early 1930s, a passionate and determined crowd gathers in the streets of New York City for a Communist demonstration, advocating for workers' rights and economic justice. The demonstrators, many holding signs aloft, call for a 40-hour, 5-day workweek and demand an end to hunger and suffering. The image captures the intensity and fervor of the political climate during this tumultuous era, as the Great Depression left countless Americans struggling to make ends meet. The banners and placards carried by the protesters reflect the core tenets of Communist ideology and the urgent concerns of the working class. The phrase "Strike for a 40 hour 5 day week!" was a rallying cry for labor rights and the recognition that workers deserved fair compensation for their labor. "Don't starve - fight!" was a call to action, urging the working class to band together and resist the harsh economic realities that threatened their very existence. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich historical tapestry of American political history, as the Communist Party USA sought to mobilize the disenfranchised and marginalized communities in their fight for economic and social equality. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles and sacrifices made by countless individuals in pursuit of a more just and equitable society.
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