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The words and images on this poster draw battle lines. We see a photo of what looks like a stern police officer, a clenched fist, and the wording: “Hot Town – Pigs in the Streets…But the streets belong to the people! Dig it?”
Who made this poster and why?
We see one more clue along the bottom: the words “Sunshine Jubilee.”
History Detectives talks with an expert on political graphics, meets a retired police officer that worked for the Chicago police during the riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention and finally narrows to one individual who brings all the pieces together.
Season 9, Episode 7
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Tukufu Zuberi
Location:New York and Chicago
Vietnam Protest Art
Protest art is a visual way to express a point of view or action. They often use recognisable symbols to help convey their message. Below are some examples from the Vietnam-era.
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