The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
A large crowd of protesting farm workers fills the front steps of the Capitol building in Washington. Many carry signs or banners, some of which read, "100% Parity; no less," and "If you like to eat, support farmers." The corinthian columns and rotunda of the capitol rise up from behind the group of protesters.
Concepts:
Capitol Building; demonstration; farmer; strike; rally; political protest
Places:
United States Capitol; Washington, D.C.
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