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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
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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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