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Photo Mug : FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937. Strikers guarding the entrance to the Fisher body plant #3 in Flint
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FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937. Strikers guarding the entrance to the Fisher body plant #3 in Flint
FLINT SIT DOWN STRIKE, 1937.
Strikers guarding the entrance to the Fisher body plant #3 in Flint, Michigan, during the Flint Sit Down Strike. Photograph by Dick Sheldon, 1937
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Media ID 13214985
1937 Dick Factory Fisher Flint General Motors Labor Movement Michigan Sheldon Sitting Strike Striker Union Guarding
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Relive history with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic image of the Flint Sit Down Strike, 1937. Witness the powerful moment as strikers courageously guard the entrance to Fisher Body Plant #3 in Flint, Michigan. This high-quality mug showcases the black-and-white photograph by Dick Sheldon, brought to you by Granger, NYC from Granger Art on Demand. Perfect for sipping your favorite beverage while reflecting on the past and the significance of labor movements.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment in American labor history - the Flint Sit Down Strike of 1937. The image shows a group of determined strikers standing guard at the entrance to Fisher body plant #3 in Flint, Michigan. Their resolute expressions and defiant posture speak volumes about their unwavering commitment to fighting for workers' rights. Photographed by Dick Sheldon, this snapshot provides a glimpse into the heart of the strike that shook General Motors and reverberated throughout the nation. These men, representing the United Auto Workers union, took an unprecedented stand by occupying their workplace rather than picketing outside. By sitting down inside the factory walls, they effectively halted production and forced management to negotiate with them. The interior setting adds depth to this photograph as it showcases not only the physical presence of these brave individuals but also symbolizes their determination to reclaim control over their working conditions. It serves as a reminder that change often begins from within. As we reflect on this historic moment captured through Sheldon's lens, we are reminded of how collective action can bring about significant social change. This image stands as a testament to the strength and resilience of those who fought for fair treatment and better lives for themselves and future generations.
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