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They also die, who stand and watch.

University of California, Berkeley

1970-05

eng

Silk screen print of a standing man and two females on the ground being threatened by an armed guardsman. The words "they also die, who stand and watch" are written on the poster as a recollection that innocent bystanders were also killed or injured at demonstrations held on May 4, 1970 at Kent... Show moreSilk screen print of a standing man and two females on the ground being threatened by an armed guardsman. The words "they also die, who stand and watch" are written on the poster as a recollection that innocent bystanders were also killed or injured at demonstrations held on May 4, 1970 at Kent State University and on May 14, 1970 at Jackson State College. At the bottom right of the poster appears the number "4973" which is believed to be a code issued by the Berkeley Police Department clearing the poster from being removed. Show less

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14.5 x 22 in.

Posters

Firearms

Peace movements
Kent State University
Jackson State College

Firearms
Militias
Protest posters
Protest works
Screen prints

Kent -- Ohio; Jackson -- Mississippi

The Art of Protest Poster Collection

San Jose State University Library Special Collections & Archives

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they also die who stand and watch 4973