United Nations Protest | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

United Nations Protest

United Nations Protest | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Glenn Turner is holding the United Nations flag, and his wife is carrying the flag of the state of Wisconsin. A supporter is holding the American flag. One man is kneeling on the road and holding a young child on his arm while holding onto two signs. One reads: "Get the U.N. Out of [obscured] Get the U.S. Out of [obscured]", and the other reads: "THE UNITED NATIONS: Is a brain child of Alger Hiss it's hidden purpose it to ... DESTROY AMERICA!" A woman kneeling in front of the group is holding a banner depicting a spider in a web with the words: "Won't you come into my parlor?" The group had encountered a roadblock and protesters are opposing the United Nations. A person obscured by the American flag is holding a camera and standing just behind the group.
DESCRIPTION
Glenn Turner is holding the United Nations flag, and his wife is carrying the flag of the state of Wisconsin. A supporter is holding the American flag. One man is kneeling on the road and holding a young child on his arm while holding onto two signs. One reads: "Get the U.N. Out of [obscured] Get the U.S. Out of [obscured]", and the other reads: "THE UNITED NATIONS: Is a brain child of Alger Hiss it's hidden purpose it to ... DESTROY AMERICA!" A woman kneeling in front of the group is holding a banner depicting a spider in a web with the words: "Won't you come into my parlor?" The group had encountered a roadblock and protesters are opposing the United Nations. A person obscured by the American flag is holding a camera and standing just behind the group.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:8421
Creation Date: 10 1956
Creator Name:Newhouse, John
City:Boaz
County:Richland
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 145
Original Dimensions:9 x 7 inches
SUBJECTS
Cameras
Hats
Banners
Clothing and dress
Coats
Dresses
Suits (Clothing)
Children
Men
Outdoor photography
Women
Demonstrations
Flags
Signs and signboards
Automobiles
Roads

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