1943 Press Photo New York John Lewis walks to the Hotel Roosevelt NYC

Maintaining a stony silence and flanked by UMW officials trailed by newspapermen John L Lewis walks down Park Avenue on his way to the Hotel Roosevelt after learning of President Roosevelts order to the Government to seize and operate US mines. Left to right August J Lipre Secretary Treasurer of District 1 UMW Ora E Gasaway International Board Member of District 8 Lewis and Martin F Brennan President of District 7. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 05-01-1943.

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