Curated Video
Mother Jones and the American Labor Movement
Dr. Forrester tells the stories of Mother Jones and Samuel Gompers. She describes “The Haymarket Affair,” and talks about the accomplishments of our country’s labor movement.
Hearst Metrotone News
Union Leader Samuel Gompers stands next to another man and looks around.
Union Leader Samuel Gompers stands next to another man and looks around.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: American Federation of Labor (American Labor Movement)
Video featuring Tom Richey presenting an overview of the American Federation of Labor and its history within the American Labor Movement. [5:32]
Library of Congress
Loc: American Leaders Speak: Recordings From World War I
A collection of recorded speeches by American leaders during World War I. Listen to speeches by General John J. Pershing, Samuel Gompers, and James Gerard.