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Justice aroused. Illustration shows a large, angry female figure representing Justice, drawing a sword labeled Law and Order as she strides toward striking union laborers who, taking the law into their own hands, are beating a non union worker and burning another tied to a tree; a factory is in flames in the background. Date 1903 March 25. Justice aroused. Illustration shows a large, angry female figure representing Justice, drawing a sword labeled Law and Order as she strides toward striking union laborers who, taking the law into their own hands, are beating a non union worker and burning another tied to a tree; a factory is in flames in the background. Date 1903 March 25
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Justice Aroused - A Turning Point in Labor History, 1903
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In this powerful and provocative illustration from the March 25, 1903 issue of Puck magazine, the personification of Justice stands tall and resolute, her eyes blazing with righteous indignation. With one hand, she draws her sword, labeled "Law and Order," as she strides forward, ready to intervene in the chaotic scene unfolding before her. The background is a chaotic tableau of labor unrest. Union workers, their faces contorted with anger and determination, are taking the law into their own hands, brutally attacking a non-union worker. Another worker, tied to a tree, is being burned alive as the crowd looks on with approval. In the distance, a factory is engulfed in flames, a symbol of the destruction wrought by the conflict. The scene is a stark reminder of the intense labor disputes that were common in the early 20th century, particularly in industries such as coal mining and steel production. These disputes often led to violent clashes between unionized and non-unionized workers, as well as between workers and law enforcement or strikebreakers. The illustration, titled "Justice Aroused," was created by an unknown artist for Puck magazine, a popular and influential satirical publication of the time. The image was likely intended to provoke thought and conversation about the role of justice in labor disputes and the potential consequences of violence and lawlessness. Today, this illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between labor, justice, and the law. It also offers a glimpse into the social and political climate of the early 20th century, a time of great change and upheaval in American history.
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