NEW ORLEANS: RIOT, 1866. The siege by white civilians and police of the Mechanics

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NEW ORLEANS: RIOT, 1866. The siege by white civilians and police of the Mechanics

NEW ORLEANS: RIOT, 1866.
The siege by white civilians and police of the Mechanics Institute in New Orleans, where radical Republicans had reconvened the Louisiana Constitutional Convention, 30 July 1866. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

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1866 Citizen Constitutional Convention Flag July Louisiana New Orleans Radical Reconstruction Republican Party Riot Siege Mechanics Institute Southeast

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"NEW ORLEANS: RIOT, 1866. The siege by white civilians and police of the Mechanics Institute in New Orleans, where radical Republicans had reconvened the Louisiana Constitutional Convention, 30 July 1866. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper) (1866, american, citizen, city, constitutional convention, engraving, flag, july, louisiana, mechanics institute". This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the turbulent events that unfolded during the New Orleans Riot of 1866. In this powerful image from Granger Art on Demand's collection titled "New Orleans: Riot" we witness the intense siege carried out by white civilians and police on the Mechanics Institute. The Mechanics Institute was an important gathering place for radical Republicans who had reconvened there to discuss matters pertaining to the Louisiana Constitutional Convention. However, their peaceful assembly quickly turned into chaos as a mob descended upon them. The wood engraving featured here is taken from a contemporary American newspaper and provides us with a rare glimpse into this significant event. It showcases brave individuals standing up for their beliefs amidst adversity and highlights both the resilience of those seeking change and the resistance they faced. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of America's troubled past while also shedding light on key themes such as reconstruction efforts after the Civil War and political tensions within society at that time. It stands as a testament to our nation's ongoing struggle for justice and equality throughout its history.

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