1934 West Coast Waterfront Strike |
Picket parade, Embarcadero, Friday May 10, 1934 (being led by Harry Bridges) The 1934 West Coast Waterfront Strike (also known as the 1934 West Coast Longshoremen's Strike) lasted eighty-three days, triggered by sailorsand a four-day general strike in San Francisco, and led to the unionization of all of the West Coast ports of the United States. |
The daily diary entries from Ruth Catherine McKenzie McCoy. Her daughter, author Fran Baker, has included photos, historic notes and "old-time" recipes following the entries. Readers are welcome to comment.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 1934
After school Daddy came by and took Ruth Ray, Nadine and me to Swope. I caught 6 fish. Saw Memorial.
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