Poster Print : Scouts unloading supplies after earthquake, Greece
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Scouts unloading supplies after earthquake, Greece
Scouts unloading supplies soon after an earthquake in the Ionian area of Greece. Many earthquakes hit the islands of Kefalonia and Zakynthos (Zante) in August 1953, the worst one destroying many buildings. The scouts helped with clearing up and humanitarian aid activities. Date: 1953
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Media ID 14167556
© Mary Evans / The Scout Association
1953 Activities Activity Crate Crates Distributing Distribution Earthquake Earthquakes Helping Humanitarian Ionian Kefalonia Logistics Sack Sacks Sunny Sunshine Supplies Survival Unloading Zakynthos Zante Scout Scouting Scouts
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring the powerful image "Scouts unloading supplies after earthquake, Greece" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph captures the resilient spirit of the Scouts as they work together to unload essential supplies following the devastating earthquakes that struck the Ionian islands of Kefalonia and Zakynthos (Zante) in August 1953. This inspiring image is a poignant reminder of the human capacity to come together and support one another in times of need. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print today and bring this uplifting story into 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 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
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck the Ionian islands of Kefalonia and Zakynthos (Zante) in August 1953, the resilient spirit of the Greek community was on full display. Among the first responders were the local Scout groups, who selflessly put aside their usual activities to lend a hand in the relief efforts. In this poignant image, Scouts and other volunteers are seen unloading supplies from wooden crates, their determined faces set against the backdrop of sun-kissed islands still reeling from the quakes. The sacks and crates, filled with essential provisions, were carefully distributed to those in need, as part of a larger humanitarian mission to help survivors rebuild their lives. The Scouts' role in the disaster response was crucial, as they provided valuable assistance in logistics and organization, ensuring that aid reached those most affected by the earthquakes in a timely and efficient manner. Their commitment to helping others, a core tenet of Scouting, shone through in this moment of crisis. This photograph, taken in 1953, is a poignant reminder of the power of community and the importance of coming together in times of need. It also offers a glimpse into the history of Scouting in Greece during the 1950s, a time when the organization played a vital role in fostering resilience and solidarity among its members.
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