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Only one standard
Only one standard. Illustration shows a mob of labor union laborers charging up the steps of the US Capitol, one man carries a flag that states The (Labor) Union forever! The man who works when we won t, is a traitor - Kill Him! Unions first, wives and children afterward. All men are equal and the man with brains must be kept down; the man with the flag is fearfully pointing toward Columbia, who is standing defiant with a sword at her side, the Declaration of Indepencence in one hand, and the American Flag behind her. Date 1902 November 5. Only one standard. Illustration shows a mob of labor union laborers charging up the steps of the US Capitol, one man carries a flag that states The (Labor) Union forever! The man who works when we won t, is a traitor - Kill Him! Unions first, wives and children afterward. All men are equal and the man with brains must be kept down; the man with the flag is fearfully pointing toward Columbia, who is standing defiant with a sword at her side, the Declaration of Indepencence in one hand, and the American Flag behind her. Date 1902 November 5
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This powerful illustration, titled "Only one standard," depicts a fervent mob of labor union workers ascending the steps of the United States Capitol on November 5, 1902. One laborer proudly waves a flag bearing the inscription, "The (Labor) Union forever!" as he leads the charge. The caption below the image reads, "The man who works when we won't, is a traitor - Kill Him! Unions first, wives and children afterward. All men are equal and the man with brains must be kept down." The man with the flag is intensely gazing towards Columbia, a personification of the United States, who stands resolute with a sword in hand and the Declaration of Independence clutched tightly. The American Flag is visible behind her. This illustration is a poignant representation of the labor unrest and class conflict that permeated American society during the early 20th century. The laborers, driven by their belief in the power of solidarity and the importance of collective bargaining, were determined to assert their rights and challenge the established order. The image's ominous tone and the call to violence underscore the intensity of the labor movement and the deep-seated tensions that existed between workers and the ruling classes. Despite the ominous message conveyed in the illustration, it is essential to remember that this is a historical artifact and not a contemporary representation. The events and sentiments depicted in the image are a product of their time and should be understood within the context of the historical period. This illustration is an important reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of labor relations in the United States and the ongoing struggle for workers' rights.
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