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Istanbul - Police Officer draws gun during Student riots
Istanbul, Turkey - 28th April 1960 - a Police Officer draws his pistol during Student riots against the Government of Adnan Menderes. Menderes was arrested following a military coup on 27th May 1960 and hanged on 17th September 1961. Date: 1960
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Media ID 11590659
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1960 28th Draws Istanbul Pistol Protest Protestors Riot Rioters Student Students Uprising Weapon
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historic tension of Istanbul's past with this captivating fine art print from Media Storehouse. Witness the intense moment of a Police Officer drawing his gun during the student riots against the Government of Adnan Menderes in 1960, as documented by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports you back in time, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Turkish history. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.8cm (20" x 14.1")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking image captures a pivotal moment during the student riots in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 28, 1960. Amidst the chaos and tension of the uprising against the Government of Adnan Menderes, a police officer draws his pistol, adding to the sense of unease and danger in the air. The students, passionate and determined, had taken to the streets to voice their opposition to the regime, which had been accused of corruption and authoritarianism. The riots marked a turning point in Turkish history, leading to Menderes' arrest following a military coup on May 27, 1960. Menderes was later tried and hanged on September 17, 1961. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a turbulent period in Turkish history, when the desire for political change came at a great cost. The image, with its raw emotion and intensity, is a powerful testament to the courage and conviction of those who stood up for their beliefs, and the consequences that can arise when the balance of power shifts dramatically.
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