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Published ReferencesMagnum image reference PAR130684, PAR116509
DimensionsOverall: 9 3/8 x 7 1/8 in. (23.8 x 18.1 cm)
Accession Number 2025.275
Classificationsphotograph
ProvenanceJeff Perry; Des Moines Art Center [gift from the previous, 2025]
Israeli-Occupied Lebanon: a father is united with his son in a warm embrace where both are fighting against Palestinian guerrillas here in Israel’s drive to Beirut, June 12, 1982
Image Not Available for Israeli-Occupied Lebanon: a father is united with his son in a warm embrace where both are fighting against Palestinian guerrillas here in Israel’s drive to Beirut, June 12, 1982
Image Not Available for Sharon offers resignation: Defense Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel resigned as a consequence of his indirect role in the killing of Palestinian refugees in the Beirut camps of Sabra and Shatila by Lebanese Christian phalanges between September 16th to 18th, 1982 as the result of a four months investigation. The 54 year old Defense Minister was the principal architect of Israel’s invasion of Lebanon last year, and had been battling for his political survival since the outcome of the enquiry’s report. The last official function of Ariel Sharon on the day the commission report was published, attending in Tel Aviv a meeting of the “Jabotinsky Order” (a portrait on the wall of Zeev Jabotinsky Zionist Revisionist Movement and Menahem Begin’s spiritual leader), February 8, 1983
Sharon offers resignation: Defense Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel resigned as a consequence of his indirect role in the killing of Palestinian refugees in the Beirut camps of Sabra and Shatila by Lebanese Christian phalanges between September 16th to 18th, 1982 as the result of a four months investigation. The 54 year old Defense Minister was the principal architect of Israel’s invasion of Lebanon last year, and had been battling for his political survival since the outcome of the enquiry’s report. The last official function of Ariel Sharon on the day the commission report was published, attending in Tel Aviv a meeting of the “Jabotinsky Order” (a portrait on the wall of Zeev Jabotinsky Zionist Revisionist Movement and Menahem Begin’s spiritual leader), February 8, 1983
1983
Image Not Available for Israeli troops advance into Beirut: Israeli forces moved past the Green Line into the Museum crossing and continued heavy bombardment of West Beirut, yet they opened up a single crossing between the two sectors of the capital to allow thousands of residents to flee out of the West. This line separates the Muslim West and Christian East of Beirut. Lebanon’s internal security forces said at least 250 persons had been killed and nearly 700 wounded in this recent attack. Israeli and Palestinian forces consolidated their positions around the front line near the airport and the Green Line, and at the Museum and the Galerie Samaan crossings. Palestinian refugees arriving in a camp in Sidon, July 1982
Israeli troops advance into Beirut: Israeli forces moved past the Green Line into the Museum crossing and continued heavy bombardment of West Beirut, yet they opened up a single crossing between the two sectors of the capital to allow thousands of residents to flee out of the West. This line separates the Muslim West and Christian East of Beirut. Lebanon’s internal security forces said at least 250 persons had been killed and nearly 700 wounded in this recent attack. Israeli and Palestinian forces consolidated their positions around the front line near the airport and the Green Line, and at the Museum and the Galerie Samaan crossings. Palestinian refugees arriving in a camp in Sidon, July 1982
1982
Image Not Available for The funeral of the Athletes of the Munich Olympic Games. Eleven Israeli members were taken hostage by Palestinian terrorists during the Olympic Games and were killed when negotiations for their release broke down. The national flag is removed from the four pine-wood caskets before they are buried into the ground, Jerusalem
The funeral of the Athletes of the Munich Olympic Games. Eleven Israeli members were taken hostage by Palestinian terrorists during the Olympic Games and were killed when negotiations for their release broke down. The national flag is removed from the four pine-wood caskets before they are buried into the ground, Jerusalem
1972
Image Not Available for The evacuation of the Sinai by the Israelis, prior to the handing over of the territory to the Egyptians, was met with fierce resistance by the Israeli settlers. The army removed protestors before the settlements and army camps could be dismantled. The region was being returned in accordance with the Israel/Egypt peace agreements. Soldier clearing settlement with foosball table in foreground
The evacuation of the Sinai by the Israelis, prior to the handing over of the territory to the Egyptians, was met with fierce resistance by the Israeli settlers. The army removed protestors before the settlements and army camps could be dismantled. The region was being returned in accordance with the Israel/Egypt peace agreements. Soldier clearing settlement with foosball table in foreground
1982
Image Not Available for Israel Strikes into Lebanon: wounded Lebanese soldier and Israeli soldier peacefully exchange cigarettes, February 1972
Israel Strikes into Lebanon: wounded Lebanese soldier and Israeli soldier peacefully exchange cigarettes, February 1972
1972
Image Not Available for Racial prejudice is acquired, not inherited, sociologists point out. These children at a nonsegregated housing project in Washington, D.C., are growing up in an atmosphere of racial harmony, reflecting the attitudes in their parents' homes. There is no reason to believe that integration will contribute to intermarriages, the social scientists say, because experience has shown that 90% of all marriages are between people who have similar racial, social and religious backgrounds. This is one example of racial integration of a number in the nation's capital. President Eisenhower hopes Washington will became a model for the rest of the nation. Economic and social barriers against Negroes have been dropping int he wake of court rulings and organized campaigns, September 12, 1955
Racial prejudice is acquired, not inherited, sociologists point out. These children at a nonsegregated housing project in Washington, D.C., are growing up in an atmosphere of racial harmony, reflecting the attitudes in their parents' homes. There is no reason to believe that integration will contribute to intermarriages, the social scientists say, because experience has shown that 90% of all marriages are between people who have similar racial, social and religious backgrounds. This is one example of racial integration of a number in the nation's capital. President Eisenhower hopes Washington will became a model for the rest of the nation. Economic and social barriers against Negroes have been dropping int he wake of court rulings and organized campaigns, September 12, 1955
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1955
Image Not Available for Two youths use a board and mop handles to pole through water, here, left in Resurrection City after a heavy rain 6/12. The city has been plagued with rain since its erection, Washington DC, June 13, 1968
Two youths use a board and mop handles to pole through water, here, left in Resurrection City after a heavy rain 6/12. The city has been plagued with rain since its erection, Washington DC, June 13, 1968
Unknown
1968
Image Not Available for Tolerance Group in Washington: A committee representing the Chicago Council against racial and religious discrimination, visits Attorney General J. Howard McGrath at Washington, D.C., September 27, to bring to his attention the events revolving about the rioting in Cicero, Illinois last July when a colored family was prevented from moving into an apartment by a mob which was quelled by the Illinois National Guard. The attorney general advised that on the basis of investigation by the FBI, he intended to present these vents before a federal grand jury for further exploration..., September 28, 1951
Tolerance Group in Washington: A committee representing the Chicago Council against racial and religious discrimination, visits Attorney General J. Howard McGrath at Washington, D.C., September 27, to bring to his attention the events revolving about the rioting in Cicero, Illinois last July when a colored family was prevented from moving into an apartment by a mob which was quelled by the Illinois National Guard. The attorney general advised that on the basis of investigation by the FBI, he intended to present these vents before a federal grand jury for further exploration..., September 28, 1951
Unknown Associated Press photographer
1951
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
A detachment of United States marines dig in on side of hill, relax, during lull in fighting. South Korean forces were reported fighting deep inside the 38th Parallel, October 3, 1950
1950
Image Not Available for The evacuation of the Sinai by the Israelis, prior to the handing over of the territory to the Egyptians, was met with fierce resistance by the Israeli settlers. The army removed protestors before the settlements and army camps could be dismantled. The region was being returned in accordance with the Israel/Egypt peace agreements. Abandoned military outpost, Sinai
The evacuation of the Sinai by the Israelis, prior to the handing over of the territory to the Egyptians, was met with fierce resistance by the Israeli settlers. The army removed protestors before the settlements and army camps could be dismantled. The region was being returned in accordance with the Israel/Egypt peace agreements. Abandoned military outpost, Sinai
1982
Image Not Available for Under Police Surveillance: Members of the American Nazi Party carry out their own demonstration today under close police surveillance. The swastika-wearing marchers showed up at the White House about the time Negro demonstrators were scheduled to arrive. Police hustled off the Nazis to the next block up Pennsylvania Avenue where they were permitted to march in a tight circle, June 14, 1963
Under Police Surveillance: Members of the American Nazi Party carry out their own demonstration today under close police surveillance. The swastika-wearing marchers showed up at the White House about the time Negro demonstrators were scheduled to arrive. Police hustled off the Nazis to the next block up Pennsylvania Avenue where they were permitted to march in a tight circle, June 14, 1963
Unknown Associated Press photographer
1963
Image Not Available for Mrs. Coretta Scott King narrates Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" during a Memorial Day concert, by the Washington National Symphony, dedicated to her late husband, Martin Luther King Jr. on May 31. The concert was originally scheduled to be held at the Lincoln Memorial May 30, where the Poor People's Campaign is encamped. Seated at left is Howard Mitchell, music director, Washington DC, June 1, 1968
Mrs. Coretta Scott King narrates Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" during a Memorial Day concert, by the Washington National Symphony, dedicated to her late husband, Martin Luther King Jr. on May 31. The concert was originally scheduled to be held at the Lincoln Memorial May 30, where the Poor People's Campaign is encamped. Seated at left is Howard Mitchell, music director, Washington DC, June 1, 1968
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1968