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| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Coverage | Suez Canal (Egypt) Egypt |
| Description | Cartoon shows a man (labeled "Western Powers") with a massive key ring (labeled "Peace Efforts") trying to unlock a door (labeled "Suez Solution"). A sledge hammer (labeled "Force") lies on the pavement. In 1956, Egyptian leader Gamal Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, precipitating an international crisis. Expresses the hope (ultimately futile) that the Western governments will be able to use diplomatic methods to reach a solution. |
| File Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Language | English |
| Part of Series | Cartoon Drawings |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | International relations--1950-1960. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Suez Canal (Egypt)--1950-1960. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Egypt--History--Intervention, 1956. |
| Content Type | Image |
| Resource Type | Photograph |
