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ELLIS ISLAND, 1919. Members of the Industrial Workers of the World, awaiting deportation
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ELLIS ISLAND, 1919. Members of the Industrial Workers of the World, awaiting deportation
ELLIS ISLAND, 1919.
Members of the Industrial Workers of the World, awaiting deportation to their native countries after being detained at Ellis Island for 18 months. Photograph, 14 March 1919
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1919 Deportation Detain Ellis Island Immigrant Immigration Station Labor Movement Labor Union March Member New York Overcoat Punishment Suitcase
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This photograph captures a significant moment in American history - Ellis Island, 1919. In the frame, we see members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), anxiously awaiting deportation to their native countries after enduring an arduous 18-month detainment at Ellis Island. The image was taken on March 14th, 1919. The men depicted here are dressed in heavy overcoats, clutching their suitcases tightly as they stand outside the immigration station's exterior. Their faces reveal a mixture of exhaustion and resilience, embodying the struggles faced by countless immigrants during this era. The IWW, also known as Wobblies, were part of a powerful labor movement that fought for workers' rights across America. However, their activism often led to punishment and persecution from authorities who saw them as threats to social order. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by immigrant workers during this early period in American history. It encapsulates both their determination to fight for better conditions and wages while also highlighting the harsh realities they endured. As we reflect upon this image today, it is important to acknowledge and honor those who paved the way for improved labor rights and equality in our nation's history.
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