Students in a public school classroom in New York City stand beside their desks and salute the American flag during the Pledge of Allegiance in January 1943. The school served a largely Italian-American neighborhood at a time when the United States was deeply involved in World War II.
New York City Garbage Strike | Circa 1911
A photograph from the New York City garbage strike, which took place in November of 1911. This image captures the scene during the strike when sanitation workers halted garbage collection, leading to significant public health concerns. The strike highlighted the critical role of sanitation workers and brought attention to labor rights issues of the time.