Demostration Collection

Troops put down riots in Belgium, 1899
3480900 Troops put down riots in Belgium, 1899; (add.info.: Troops put down riots in Belgium, 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Captain Paul Boynton demonstrating his swimming apparatus, 1850
3330866 Captain Paul Boynton demonstrating his swimming apparatus, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Captain Paul Boynton demonstrating his swimming apparatus- type of life suit- in Cork)

Washington, DC, July 28, 1932 - Tanks and mounted troops go to break up Bonus Marchers' camp (b/w photo)
7133816 Washington, DC, July 28, 1932 - Tanks and mounted troops go to break up Bonus Marchers' camp (b/w photo); (add.info.: Washington, DC, July 28)

A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850
3330605 A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives from shipwrecks by)

Deroulede and Habert trying to circumvent General Roger and his troops during a nationalist march in Paris, 1899
3480895 Deroulede and Habert trying to circumvent General Roger and his troops during a nationalist march in Paris, 1899; (add.info)

A demonstration in Dublin, 1899
3480851 A demonstration in Dublin, 1899; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a demonstration in Dublin in 1899, against Joseph Chamberlain (1836 - 1914)

The End of the Provisional Government; Lenin's Red Guard on the streets of Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo)
3331003 The End of the Provisional Government; Lenin's Red Guard on the streets of Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of members of the Red Guards)

A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850
3331171 A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives from shipwrecks by)

Protest by the people of Lima
3786108 Protest by the people of Lima; (add.info.: Protest by the people of Lima, Peru against Argentinian Senor Ministro Argentino Exemo Agustin Arroyo, 25 May 1901.); Lebrecht History

Victims of Austrian Schreckenstage (Days of Horror)
3786137 Victims of Austrian Schreckenstage (Days of Horror); (add.info.: Victims of Austrian Schreckenstage ('Days of Horror) riots, 15 - 16 July 1927, Vienna.); Lebrecht History

Father Gapon's demonstration, Russia, 1905 (litho)
7143175 Father Gapon's demonstration, Russia, 1905 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. Russia. 1905 strike of Saint Petersburg)

National Assembly: demonstration by deputies against the tax on parliamentary allowances, 1933 (illustration)
7211552 National Assembly: demonstration by deputies against the tax on parliamentary allowances, 1933 (illustration) by Bogislas

Yoko Ono and John Lennon at their "Bed-In for Peace"
Yoko Ono and John Lennon at their " Bed-In for Peace" taken at the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam. 26th March 1969

They Demand Equality With Men. A day at the seaside but these girls from Post Office Supplies factories at Holloway and Enfield meant business when they invaded Hastings Sussex

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"Voices Unleashed: A Chronicle of Demonstrations Throughout History" From the streets of Lima to the horrors endured by Austrian victims during Schreckenstage, demonstrations have long served as a powerful tool for change. In 1905, Father Gabon led a strike movement alongside General Fullon in St. Petersburg, igniting hope and resistance against oppression. Russia's tumultuous past witnessed another iconic demonstration when Father Gapon rallied his fellow countrymen against injustice. The litho depiction captures the fervor that defined this pivotal moment in history, forever known as Bloody Sunday. Decades later, Detroit experienced race riots that engulfed its streets and left buildings ablaze. A haunting black-and-white photo freezes time, immortalizing the chaos and pain that unfolded during those dark days in 1967. In New York City's Harlem neighborhood, tragedy struck when NYPD Lieutenant Gilligan fatally shot James Powell. This act of violence ignited racial tensions further as rioters flooded the streets carrying pictures of their fallen neighbor - a poignant reminder of systemic injustices faced by communities across America in 1964. Even within political institutions like France's National Assembly, demonstrations were not uncommon. Deputies united against an unjust tax on parliamentary allowances in 1933 through a powerful illustration showcasing their collective dissent. Not all demonstrations are marked by violence; some seek peace instead. Yoko Ono and John Lennon famously staged their "Bed-In for Peace, " using their platform to demand harmony amidst turbulent times. Equality knows no bounds or boundaries - even at the seaside where female employees from Post Office demanded equal treatment with men. Their determination shines through despite societal norms trying to confine them to traditional roles. Demonstrations throughout history have been catalysts for change - rallying cries echoing across nations and generations alike. These moments serve as reminders that united voices can challenge oppressive systems and strive towards a more just world for all.