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Poster, Liverpool Express, Down Kruger, Down
News vendor stand poster for 31 May 1900, Liverpool Express, Down Kruger, Down !!! Pretoria !!! Showing Kruger defeated by the British Lion during the Second Boer War. Date: 1900
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Boer Defeated Express Jack Kruger Lion Liverpool News Patriotic Patriotism Pretoria Stand Vendor Victory
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This vintage poster, published by the Liverpool Express on May 31, 1900, proudly announces the defeat of Paul Kruger, the President of the South African Republic of Transvaal, during the Second Boer War. The image depicts a triumphant British Lion standing over a defeated Kruger, with the Union Jack flag unfurled above. The caption reads "Down Kruger, Down!" and "Pretoria!!" in bold letters, reflecting the intense patriotic sentiment of the time. The poster was likely displayed on a news vendor's stand to promote the Liverpool Express and generate excitement and support for the British forces in their ongoing conflict against the Boer republics. The Second Boer War, which lasted from 1899 to 1902, saw the British Empire attempt to assert control over the Boer territories in South Africa, leading to a prolonged and brutal conflict. The poster's vivid colors and dynamic design effectively convey the sense of victory and triumph, with the British Lion's fierce gaze and outstretched paw symbolizing the power and determination of the British forces. The use of multiple Union Jack flags adds to the sense of national pride and unity, reflecting the deep emotional connection many Britons felt towards their country and its imperial ambitions. Today, this historic poster serves as a reminder of the complex and often controversial history of colonialism and imperialism, as well as the enduring power of visual imagery to shape public opinion and inspire patriotic sentiment.
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