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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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Istanbul - Police Officer draws gun during Student riots" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to Istanbul, Turkey on the 28th of April 1960. Witness the tense moment as a police officer draws his pistol amidst student riots against the Government of Adnan Menderes. This powerful and historically significant print is available now as a high-quality poster, perfect for adding depth and intrigue to any space. Revisit the past and ignite conversation with this striking addition to your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 61.5cm x 43.4cm (24.2" x 17.1")
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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