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Rail Union Chiefs Meet with John R. Steelman to Discuss Railroad Strike

2014-3722
Accession Number
2014-3722
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348667277
Related Collection
Steelman, John R. Papers
Keywords
Labor leaders
Labor unions
Presidential advisors
Railroads
Labor disputes
People Pictured
Robertson, David Brown, 1876-1961
Steelman, John Roy, 1900-1999
Glover, Alfred J.
Johnston, Alvanley, 1875-1951
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Description

Heads of three railroad unions which had called a nationwide strike are meeting with Presidential Adviser John R. Steelman at the White House. Seated from left to right are: Alfred J. Glover, President, Switchmen's Union; David B. Robertson, President, Firemen's and Enginemen's Union; John R. Steelman; and Alvanley Johnston, Chief of Locomotive Engineers.

Date(s)
May 9, 1948