$30-week Pension Plan Wins

Clip: 347234_1_1

Year Shot: 1938 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1527

Original Film: 010-699-06

HD: N/A

Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Timecode: 00:55:52 - 00:56:13

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Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Sheridan Downey, advocate of the $30-a-week 'Retirement Annuities Plan, defeats Senator McAdoo despite the latter's backing by President Roosevelt and poses for the newsreel camera with his staff after his sensational victory. Men shaking hands, congratulating Downey.