Object number:
2000.1.911
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
May 21, 1983
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 8 in, W: 11 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Depiction: Three Marines in dress uniform and carrying a flag march down a Chicago street during a parade. Two protestors can be seen kneeling in front of them holding large square signs with "NO" in black lettering. Photo caption reads: "Opposing forces confront each other during the Armed Forces parade in downtown Chicago 5/20. A Marine Corps color guard is suddenly confronted by a group of kneeling, sign-bearing peace protestors during the annual Armed Forces Week parade in the Chicago Loop." One of two photos - see 2000.1.912
Concepts:
peace protest; uniform; activism; crowd; parade; armed forces; soldier; protestor; protest; demonstrator; demonstration; sign; street; woman; man; political protest; flag; color guard
Places:
Illinois
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