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Police attacking French workers on board the steamer Versailles at Colon, Panama (colour litho)
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Police attacking French workers on board the steamer Versailles at Colon, Panama (colour litho)
2795993 Police attacking French workers on board the steamer Versailles at Colon, Panama (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Police attacking French workers on board the steamer Versailles at Colon, Panama. A Panama. The workers, who were due to work on the Panama Canal, refused to leave the ship having learned of the working conditions ashore. La police de Colon assaillant 150 ouvriers Francais sur le pont du vapeur Versailles. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 29 October 1905.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25494620
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Assaulting Beating Brutality Central America Panama Panama Canal Panamanian Panamian Panamians Police Police Officers Policemen Protest Steamship Truncheons Versailles Wokrker Laborer Labourer Tradesman Tradesmen
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This print captures a moment of intense conflict and brutality aboard the steamer Versailles at Colon, Panama. Taken in 1905 by an anonymous French School artist, this colour lithograph depicts police officers attacking a group of French workers who had refused to disembark due to appalling working conditions on land. The image showcases the clash between power and resistance as truncheon-wielding policemen assault the defiant workers. The violence is palpable, with each blow symbolizing the struggle for justice and fair treatment. It serves as a stark reminder of the hardships faced by laborers during that era. The context surrounding this incident revolves around the construction of the iconic Panama Canal. These brave workers, destined to contribute their skills to this monumental project, were met with oppression instead of support from authorities. Their refusal to accept substandard conditions led them into direct confrontation with law enforcement. Through this photograph, we witness not only an act of aggression but also a testament to human resilience in fighting for their rights. It sheds light on historical events often overlooked or forgotten within our collective memory. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, it serves as a poignant reminder that progress often comes at great cost and sacrifice – reminding us never to take for granted the rights and privileges fought for by those who came before us.
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