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

2014-3722
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2014-3722
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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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