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TitleI wonder if it's a reprieve or a full pardon?TypeStill ImageCollectionSummaryCartoon shows United Mine Workers president John L. Lewis holding a key (labeled "Back to Work Order with Reservation of Right to Strike"), preparing to unlock handcuffs (labeled "Captive Coal Mines Tie-Up") on the wrists of Uncle Sam. In the background, President Roosevelt says, "I wonder if it's a reprieve or a full pardon?" while an old gentleman labeled "Congress" responds, "I don't know, Mr. President, but I think WE'D better get that key." The issue of strikes hindering America's rearmament program in 1941 was viewed by many as a serious national defense problem. In October, bowing to public indignation, Lewis agreed to call off a strike of mine workers trying to force a union shop, but he warned that the miners would strike again if their demands were not met. Members of Congress threatened anti-strike legislationAuthorized Access PointBerryman, Clifford Kennedy, 1869-1949 I wonder if it's a reprieve or a full pardon?