Marching for Change: Women's Labor and Suffrage at the Panama-Pacific Exposition (silent, 1915)

This historic footage from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition captures an early and significant display of women's labor activism. Members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) parade in organized drill formations, dressed in white and draped in sashes, embodying both labor and suffrage movements of the time. The march includes units of women in precision formations, with the head of the organization on horseback, adding a powerful visual impact. This unique scene illustrates the convergence of women’s rights, labor advocacy, and public demonstration during a defining period in American history. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.