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The Taft-Hartley Act becomes law...



Item # 577115

June 23, 1947

ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE, New York, June 23, 1947 

* Taft–Hartley Act is passed
* Harry Truman's veto is overridden 


The banner headline announces the enactment of the historic Taft Hartley Act which monitors the activities & power of labor unions: "SENATE DEFEATS LABOR BILL VETO"  plus subhead: "Overrider Vote Wins 68-25, With Measure Becoming Law" (see). Complete in 14 pages, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century