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ATTICA PRISON RIOT, 1971. The burned hat of a prison guard frames a bullet hole in the railing surrounding cell block D of Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York, following the inmate riot on 13 September 1971
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ATTICA PRISON RIOT, 1971. The burned hat of a prison guard frames a bullet hole in the railing surrounding cell block D of Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York, following the inmate riot on 13 September 1971
ATTICA PRISON RIOT, 1971.
The burned hat of a prison guard frames a bullet hole in the railing surrounding cell block D of Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York, following the inmate riot on 13 September 1971
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1971 Badge Bullet Burn Crime Destruction Hole Officer Police Riot State Attica Cell Block
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This powerful print captures the aftermath of the infamous Attica Prison Riot in 1971. The image showcases a burned hat belonging to a prison guard, which hauntingly frames a bullet hole in the railing surrounding cell block D at Attica Correctional Facility in New York. The riot, which occurred on September 13th, was marked by destruction and chaos as inmates rebelled against their living conditions and treatment. The burnt hat serves as a symbol of the intense violence that unfolded during this dark chapter in American history. It represents not only the physical damage inflicted upon the prison but also the emotional toll it took on both prisoners and guards alike. In this photograph, we are confronted with remnants of an event that shook society to its core. The bullet hole reminds us of lives forever altered by gunfire and brutality. We can almost hear echoes of cries for justice reverberating through those prison walls. Attica Prison Riot remains etched in our collective memory as a stark reminder of systemic issues within our criminal justice system. It stands as a testament to the struggle for human rights behind bars and calls for reform that still resonate today. This print from Granger Art on Demand encapsulates not just an isolated incident but also serves as a poignant commentary on larger societal issues such as crime, law enforcement, and power dynamics within correctional facilities.
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