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Also recounts the gassing of the men at Plant 9.
Larry Jones describes the hot summer of 1936 and its effect on workers
Larry Jones describes the meeting between Lewis and Murphy on February 9
Larry Jones discusses the poor conditions in the Chevy 4 plant.
Larry Jones recounts how it took extreme optimism and faith to believe that the strike would be successful
Larry Jones says that the actual beginning of the strike was a surprise
Larry Jones says that the actual beginning of the strike was a surprise.
Larry Jones talks about the media's involvment and interest in the Flint strikes.
Larry Jones talks about the role of the Red Berets.
Larry Jones talks about the role of the “Red Berets”:
Larry Jones talks about the role of women during the strike.
Larry Jones talks about the strategy for taking over the Chevy 4 plant.
 

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