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Front page of the Des Moines Register, 21 July 1925, reporting on defense lawyer Clarence Darrows interrogation of William Jennings Bryan during the Scopes monkey trial in Dayton, Tennessee, a case prompted by a state law prohibiting the teaching of evolution in public schools
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Front page of the Des Moines Register, 21 July 1925, reporting on defense lawyer Clarence Darrows interrogation of William Jennings Bryan during the Scopes monkey trial in Dayton, Tennessee, a case prompted by a state law prohibiting the teaching of evolution in public schools
SCOPES TRIAL, 1925.
Front page of the Des Moines Register, 21 July 1925, reporting on defense lawyer Clarence Darrows interrogation of William Jennings Bryan during the Scopes monkey trial in Dayton, Tennessee, a case prompted by a state law prohibiting the teaching of evolution in public schools
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1925 Bible Bryan Censorship Clarence Darrow Darwinism Dayton Farmer Front Page Headline Interrogation Jennings Lawyer Political Public School Scopes Scopes Trial South East Teaching Tennessee Trial Typeface Will I Am
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This print captures a significant moment in American history - the front page of the Des Moines Register on July 21,1925. The headline boldly announces the intense interrogation led by defense lawyer Clarence Darrow during the Scopes monkey trial in Dayton, Tennessee. This high-profile case emerged as a result of a state law that prohibited the teaching of evolution in public schools. The image showcases an early example of political and legal confrontation surrounding education and religious beliefs. In this courtroom battle between Darrow and William Jennings Bryan, both prominent figures are depicted engaging in a heated exchange. The intensity is palpable as these two intellectual powerhouses clash over issues such as censorship, ban on teaching evolution, and biblical interpretations. The typeface used for this front-page article adds to its historical charm, transporting viewers back to an era when print media held immense influence over public opinion. As one examines this photograph closely, they can almost feel the weighty atmosphere within that courtroom - where ideas clashed against each other with fervor. This print serves as a reminder of how far society has come since those days while also highlighting ongoing debates about science education and freedom of expression. It encapsulates an important chapter in American history when fundamental questions about knowledge and belief were fiercely contested on a national stage.
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