Oregon Experience

Season 17

From historical biographies to issues and events that have shaped the state, explore Oregon's rich past and gain a better understanding of its historical, social and political fabric.

Where to Watch Oregon Experience • Season 17

3 Episodes

  • The 1934 Waterfront Strike: Solidarity on the Docks
    E1
    The 1934 Waterfront Strike: Solidarity on the DocksOn May 9, 1934 more than 12,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association walked off the job from Bellingham to San Diego. They demanded better working conditions, union recognition and a coastwide contract. The strike would cripple shipping and paralyze commerce for nearly three months. Despite violent clashes up and down the coast, solidarity bound the longshoremen together
  • Johnnie Ray
    E2
    Johnnie RayIn the early 1950s, Oregon singer Johnnie Ray was one of the biggest pop stars in the world. His unique sound, along with his emotional performances, thrilled audiences and helped usher in rock and roll.
  • Marie Equi
    E3
    Marie EquiDuring the early 1900s, Marie Equi was among the pioneering female physicians in Oregon focusing on the health of women and children. Fiercely independent she was a radical activist for the working class, lived openly as a lesbian and championed reproductive rights and civil liberties for all.

 

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