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Children with IRA graffiti, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Children with IRA graffiti, Belfast, Northern Ireland
A group of children with IRA graffiti on the wall behind them, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the tumultuous 1960s in Northern Ireland. The image features a group of children, their faces filled with curiosity and mischief, standing in front of a graffiti-covered wall in Belfast. The wall bears the iconic markings of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), a political organization that played a significant role in the conflict known as The Troubles. The graffiti, scrawled in bold letters, reads "IRA" and "Pig's Eyes," a derogatory term used against the British forces during this period. The children, dressed in typical 1960s attire, seem oblivious to the political significance of the graffiti behind them, instead focusing on their playful antics. One boy is perched on the shoulders of another, while a girl stands in front, her arms crossed defiantly. The pavement in front of them is littered with debris, adding to the gritty texture of the scene. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, capturing the innocence of childhood amidst the backdrop of political unrest and turmoil.
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