Strikes Delay U.S. Memorial to Jefferson
description: In June 1939, carpenters and laborers working on construction projects throughout Washington went on strike, including many building the Jefferson Memorial. Work on the Memorial and other public projects stopped for nearly 3 weeks due to the strikes. At the end of the strike, workers had successfully bargained for higher wages.
source: Chicago Daily Tribune
date: 1/1/1941
coverage: 1920-1949