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British colonial government burning Zengers newspaper on Wall Street, New York City, 1734.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
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1700s 18th Century Bonfire British British Army British Colony Burn City Civil Rights Colonial Colonist Colony Crime Fire Freedom Government Manhattan New York New York City News Paper Printer Protest Publisher Punishment Wall Street 1734 Book Burning Dissent Freedom Of The Press Pillory Press Stocks Zenger
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This hand-colored woodcut print takes us back to a pivotal moment in American history - the burning of Zenger's newspaper by the British colonial government on Wall Street, New York City, in 1734. The image vividly captures the intensity and significance of this event that unfolded during the 18th century. In this historic illustration, we witness a scene filled with tension and defiance. A crowd gathers around as flames engulf stacks of newspapers representing dissenting voices against British rule. The bonfire crackles fiercely, symbolizing both punishment and protest for those who dared challenge authority. The central figure is John Peter Zenger, an American publisher whose courageous actions would come to define freedom of the press in North America. As he stands tall amidst adversity, his unwavering commitment to civil rights shines through. Manhattan's iconic Wall Street serves as a backdrop for this dramatic tableau, reminding us that even within the confines of a British colony, seeds of independence were being sown. This powerful visual narrative transports us to an era where colonists fought not only against tyranny but also for their right to express themselves freely. As we gaze upon this vintage artwork today, it serves as a reminder that our cherished freedoms were hard-won through acts of resistance like Zenger's brave stand against oppression. It invites reflection on how far we have come while urging us never to take these liberties for granted.
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