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Poster Print : Ruins of a store in Washington, D. C. destroyed during the riots following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Photographed by Warren Leffler, 16 April 1968
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Ruins of a store in Washington, D. C. destroyed during the riots following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Photographed by Warren Leffler, 16 April 1968
WASHINGTON: RIOTS, 1968.
Ruins of a store in Washington, D.C. destroyed during the riots following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Photographed by Warren Leffler, 16 April 1968
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Media ID 7959445
1968 Assassination Chaos Civil Rights Destruction Leffler Luther Martin Riot Store Front Vandalism Warren Washington Dc
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our powerful and poignant poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, taken by Warren Leffler on April 16, 1968, captures the aftermath of the riots in Washington, D.C. following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. The ruins of a store, a silent testament to the turbulent events of that time, will transport you to an important moment in American history. Add this impactful piece to your home or office to spark conversation and inspire reflection.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.6cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 powerful photograph captures the aftermath of the devastating riots that swept through Washington, D. C. in April 1968 following the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. The image, taken by Warren Leffler on April 16th, portrays the ruins of a store front as a stark reminder of the chaos and destruction that unfolded during those turbulent times. The remnants of what was once a thriving establishment now lay in disarray; shattered glass litters the ground while charred debris serves as haunting evidence of violence and unrest. This poignant scene symbolizes not only the physical damage inflicted upon this particular store but also reflects deeper wounds within American society. In capturing this moment frozen in time, Leffler's lens exposes both the immediate impact and long-lasting consequences of racial tension and inequality. The significance lies not only in documenting an act of vandalism but also in shedding light on systemic issues faced by African Americans during this era. As we reflect on this photograph today, it serves as a somber reminder to continue striving for justice and equality for all. It stands as a testament to Martin Luther King Jr. 's enduring legacy and his unwavering commitment to peace amidst turmoil.
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