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Scopes Trial Listener
Filename: 990_16_2-Radio-List_1HR.jpg
Size: 4800 x 3692 (8.2MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: Washington
County: D.C.
Country: United States
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Scopes Trial Listener
Washington, D.C.: July 21, 1923 Jock the monkey listens in on the Scopes trial verdict to find out if the allegations are true that he is some distant kin of and related to the humans
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1920s 1923 B And W Communications Daytime Electronics Evolution Listen Listening Monkey Primates Radios Technology Washington Dc Headsets Scopes Trial
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph taken in Washington, D. C. during the summer of 1923, we witness an extraordinary moment in history. Jock the monkey, perched attentively on a wooden chair, is captured listening intently to the verdict of the infamous Scopes trial. The trial itself was a pivotal event that pitted science against religion as it debated the teaching of evolution in American schools. Jock's presence here is not merely coincidental; he represents a symbol of curiosity and connection between humans and primates. As allegations circulate about his distant kinship with humans, Jock seems determined to find out if there is any truth behind these claims. The image beautifully captures both the historical significance and technological advancements of its time. With his tiny hands delicately placed on a vintage headset connected to an early radio device, Jock showcases how communication technology has evolved throughout history. This horizontal composition transports us back to an era where radios were cutting-edge tools for information dissemination. It also reminds us that animals have long been part of our human narrative – observing our triumphs and tribulations from their own unique perspectives. As we gaze upon this historic print from Underwood Archives at Universal Images Group (UIG), we are left pondering not only the outcome of the Scopes trial but also our place within nature's grand tapestry.
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