Some of the more than 3000 troops at the strikebound North American Aviation plant are shown at their camp on the grounds, lining up for chow. The Army set up machine gun posts and used armored cars to clear the way for returning workers. The United States Army took over the factory on orders of President Roosevelt, who said defense plane production must go on. Photo dated: June 10, 1941.
United States.--Army North American Aviation Aircraft industry--California--Los Angeles Strikes and lockouts--California--Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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