Harry Truman: “I therefore direct you, pursuant to the provisions of Section 208 of…”

On the recordSeptember 3, 1951

I therefore direct you, pursuant to the provisions of Section 208 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, to petition in the name of the United States any District Court of the United States having jurisdiction of the parties to enjoin the continuance of such strikes or lock-outs where such action is necessary to secure a resumption of production in the industry, and for such relief as may in your judgment be necessary or appropriate.

Said by

Harry Truman

Democratic · Missouri

Source

presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Telegram to the Attorney General Authorizing Him To Issue an Injunction in the Copper Industry Strike.

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Harry Truman: “I therefore direct you, pursuant to the provisions of Section 208 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, to…”

Editor's note · Context