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Vintage December 1949 issue of The American Federationist, the official monthly magazine of the American Federation of Labor (AFL).
An excellent piece of postwar Americana featuring strong Cold War-era political commentary, labor union history, international labor movement coverage, and striking mid-century graphic design throughout.
This issue features:
Color Christmas Santa Claus cover
AFL convention and labor reports
Taft-Hartley Act discussions
“Slave Labor in Russia” anti-communist feature/insert
International labor movement coverage
Postwar Europe labor and economic commentary
Early labor radio broadcasting feature
William D. Mahon memorial article
“Toyland Troubles” Christmas story with illustration
Labor news briefs and economic reports
Vintage black-and-white labor photography
Mid-century typography and graphic design
A fantastic collectible for:
labor union history collectors
Cold War ephemera collectors
political memorabilia collectors
vintage magazine collectors
mid-century design enthusiasts
Christmas/Santa collectors
Condition: All pages appear intact with no major tears noted. Minor wear consistent with age including light edge wear, corner wear, surface wear, and normal aging. Interior pages remain bright with strong graphics and clean presentation overall.
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