Title from caption on object: “Two Sets of Demonstrators at White House”

June 18, 1953

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

Associated Press

Publisher

This is a photograph of protestors holding signs outside a prominent building. The image captures a group of demonstrators gathered in front of an ornate iron fence. The demonstrators are holding various protest signs with bold messages concerning contemporary political issues. Some members of law enforcement are present at the scene. The photograph is in black and white. The attire of the people and style of the signage reflect the mid-20th century, specifically around the 1950s. Trees in the background suggest the demonstration is taking place outdoors. The scene conveys a moment of civic engagement and protest in a tense political atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image: 14.9 × 23.1 cm (5 7/8 × 9 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 20.6 × 25.4 cm (8 1/8 × 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.177.417

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon, Monarch Beach, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across bottom printed in image: (WX18) WASHINGTON, June 18--TWO SETS OF DEMONSTRATORS AT WHITE HOUSE--Two sets of demonstrators / show up on the walk in front of the White House this evening after the Supreme Court / announced its decision in the Rosenberg case would not come before noon tomorrow. Persons / at left and right carry signs on behalf of the convicted atom spies, Julius and Ethel / Rosenberg. At left of the White House policeman are a man and woman carrying slogans with / opposite sentiments. (AP Wirephoto) (ee51930stf)1953 (See Wire Story); on verso, center right stamped in black ink perpendicular and underlined in red pencil: JULIUS ROSENBERG / ETHEL ROSENBERG; lower left stamped in purple ink perpendicular: RECEIVED EXAMINER / REFERENCE LIBRARY / JUN 19 1953

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