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Video footage from the Seattle general strike, 1919

Excerpt from Witness to Revolution: The Story of Anna Louise Strong. Contains original film footage from 1919, the only known footage of the strike. Produced and directed by Lucy Ostrander.

Submitted by Ed on November 11, 2011
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  • Seattle General Strike 1919

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petey

12 years 8 months ago

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Submitted by petey on November 11, 2011

good find.

good find.

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