The peak of labor militancy in 1937 marked the closest the United States has come to a popular revolution since 1787.
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The peak of labor militancy in 1937 marked the closest the United States has come to a popular revolution since 1787.
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Synopsis
Labor leaders and activists faced intense opposition during the 1930s to 1950s, a period marked by significant social and political upheaval in the United States. The Great Depression devastated the economy, while 1937 saw a peak in labor militancy, bringing workers to the forefront of a potential revolution. The rise of the military industrial complex and the FBI's growing influence coincided with the early foundations of the civil rights movement. This era also witnessed the purging of radicals from organized labor and public life.
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Why Watch
- See the rise of labor militancy in 1937.
- Find out how the military industrial complex was formed.
- Meet key figures in the early civil rights movement.
Did You Know
- The peak of labor militancy occurred in 1937, nearing a popular revolution.
- The military industrial complex was created during the 1930s to 1950s.
- The FBI rose to prominence significantly during the same period.
- The 1930s to 1950s saw the emergence of the 'guest worker' phenomenon.
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What period does Plutocracy V focus on?
Plutocracy V focuses on the 1930s to 1950s, a crucial period in modern American history.
What significant event occurred in 1937 related to labor in the US?
In 1937, the peak of labor militancy occurred, marking the closest the US has come to a popular revolution since 1787.
What major complex was created during the period covered in the documentary?
The military industrial complex was created during the 1930s to 1950s.
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