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Lewis Tells Miners To Work

After the federal take over the mines during a wartime strike, John L. Lewis tells miners to return to their jobs. CU of Lewis. Shots show signs announcing presidential order.



IdentifierCLIP-10631
Duration26 sec
GenreDocumentary
DateMay 1 1943
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