1955 Ahmed Salem Meets Nasser Cairo 7x9 Rare Vintage Original Press Photo
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1955 Ahmed Salem Meets Nasser Cairo 7x9 Rare Vintage Original Press Photo. “Gamal Abdel Nasser”. Type & Size: A 7x9" original photograph. “S. JUN 23 1955”. An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 7x9" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.Ahmed Salem, described as Egypt's smallest man, is seen presenting his grievances directly to Gamal Abdel Nasser, the Egyptian premier, in Cairo. The intimate setting highlights a moment of personal petitioning, with Salem dressed traditionally, gesturing as he speaks to the attentive Nasser.Gamal Abdel Nasser was a pivotal figure in Egyptian and Middle Eastern politics, serving as the second President of Egypt from 1954 until his death in 1970. Known for his significant role in the establishment of a republic in Egypt and for his leadership during the Suez Crisis of 1956, Nasser was an influential advocate of Pan-Arabism. This photograph offers a glimpse into the socio-political climate of the 1950s Egypt, reflecting both personal and national narratives in this historical context.Text present on photo:Front: None Back: Handwritten in red ink:“2 ¼ col x 7 ½” “Thurs & B.P.” Stamped in blue ink: “ARTISTS LOUDING” “1985 JUN 23 AM 8:36” “1985 JUN 23 AM 9:03” Newspaper clipping: (Partially obscured) “S. JUN 23 1955” Headline: “Little Man, Big Complaint” Text: “Ahmed Salem, said to be Egypt's smallest man, took his complaint right to the top at Cairo. The little 80-year-old man presents his problem to Egyptian premier Nasser in no uncertain terms. ‘Honestly, chief, these taxes are killing me,’ seemed to be the general idea.” Handwritten signature in black ink: “Gamal Abdel Nasser” Stamped in purple ink (partly obscured): “…this photograph is not to be used… advertis… liabilities…” “…expressed in writing… 235 EAST NEW YORK…”- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.
