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Through the Years
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The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was an operation used by hundreds of slaves to escape to the free north. Harriet Tubman, a famous escorter of slaves helped over 300 flee to the north by the end of the Underground Railroad in 1862. The artwork titled Harriet is a great representative of her passion and determination to give slaves their chance as a fair life. -
Abolition of Slavery in the United States of America
In 1865, the United States House of Representatives abolished slavery in the country. Finally, there was an end to slave suffering. -
The ending year of the Mexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) was the childhood event that shaped artist Jose Clemente Orozco and led to the production of Negros Colgados. -
Adolf Hitler is appointed as Chancellor of Germany
This new position corresponds with Negros Colgados publication date yet relates more to Liberty. When Hitler became chancellor, the beginnings of World War II began as well. He soon rose to greater power and started his invasions and conflicts, leading to strong alliances, new national involvement, and the outbreak and consequences of WWII. -
Negros Colgados: Finished
In 1933 and 1934, artist Jose Clemente Orozco created the dark, powerful lithogram titled Negros Colgados, or Hanged Black Men. -
Invasion of Poland
The invasion of Poland marks the start of WWII. This, relating to Liberty, lead to the murder of thousands, the destuction of lands, and the rationing of consumer goods due to the necessity of war supplies. The harsh and unpleasant lifestyle caused many families to emigrate elsewhere, such as America. -
Liberty: Finished
In 1941, artist Harry Gottlieb created Liberty in response to the current World War II situation. -
Harriet: Finished
In 1975, artist Elizabeth Catlett created Harriet as a tribute to African American struggles for freedom.
