Deputies Rout Steel Strikers

Clip: 346296_1_1

Year Shot: 1937 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1522

Original Film: 009-571-01

HD: N/A

Location: MONROE, MI

Timecode: 00:38:00 - 00:40:49

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Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Embattled opponents fight in out in sharp clashes, with police and 'vigilantes' mixing it up with strikers from independent steel plants. Several are gassed and injured, but Gov. Murphy sends in the militia to ward off further loss of life and property.