Photographic Print : Chicago Riots & Police
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Chicago Riots & Police
CHICAGO RIOTS Stirred up by fiendish anarchists, workers riot - and have to be put down with brutal force - police cower from the demonstrators stones
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Media ID 592428
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1886 Anarchists Brutal Chicago Riot Riots Stones Cower Fiendish Stirred
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Experience history through the lens with our Chicago Riots & Police photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, available now at Media Storehouse. This powerful image captures the intensity of the 19th century labor unrest, as workers take to the streets in protest, stirred up by anarchist instigators. The raw emotion and tension are palpable as police officers attempt to maintain order, bracing themselves against the hail of stones thrown by the demonstrators. Add this captivating piece of historical documentation to your collection and bring the past to life in your home or office. Order your high-quality photographic print from Media Storehouse today.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.4cm (11" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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
1. Title: "Chicago Riots: Workers' Unrest Met with Brutal Police Force (1886)" 2.. This evocative image captures the chaos and violence of the infamous Chicago Riots of 1886. The unrest was ignited by labor disputes and fueled by the anarchist movement, which sought to challenge the established social and economic order. 3. In the photograph, a group of determined workers, their faces set with determination and anger, confront a line of police officers. The officers, visibly frightened, huddle together, shielding themselves from the hail of stones being thrown by the protesters. 4. The year was 1886, a time of great industrialization and social upheaval in the United States. Labor unions were on the rise, and workers were demanding better wages, shorter hours, and safer working conditions. The Haymarket Square Riot, as the Chicago Riots came to be known, was a turning point in the labor movement and a grim reminder of the violent clashes that often accompanied the quest for workers' rights. 5. The anarchist movement, which advocated for the violent overthrow of the existing social order, played a significant role in the riots. Anarchist leaders, including the infamous "Alarmist Eight," were believed to have instigated the violence that erupted on May 3 and 4, 1886, in Chicago. 6. The riots resulted in the deaths of several workers and police officers, as well as the injury of hundreds more. The aftermath of the riots saw a crackdown on labor unions and the anarchist movement, with many leaders being arrested, tried, and executed. 7. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the turbulent history of labor struggles in the United States and the often violent confrontations between workers and law enforcement. It also underscores the complex and often contentious relationship between the labor movement, anarchism, and the state.
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