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Top: x-ray photograph of one of the poison pins gary powers was provided with (enlarged 9 times), figure 2: inside needle of the pin with the grooves filled with poison, bottom: actual size of poison pin, shown with an ordinary pin, 1960, u2 spy plane misson
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Top: x-ray photograph of one of the poison pins gary powers was provided with (enlarged 9 times), figure 2: inside needle of the pin with the grooves filled with poison, bottom: actual size of poison pin, shown with an ordinary pin, 1960, u2 spy plane misson
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This print from 1960 takes us back to the heart of one of the most intense periods in history - the Cold War. In this image, we are presented with a trio of intriguing objects that played a significant role in espionage during that era. At the top, an x-ray photograph reveals one of the poison pins provided to Gary Powers, a pilot involved in the U2 spy plane mission. Enlarged nine times its actual size, this eerie image unveils the hidden dangers lurking within these seemingly innocuous tools. Moving down to figure 2, we witness a closer look at the inside needle of one such pin. The grooves filled with poison become apparent, highlighting their lethal purpose and emphasizing their importance as covert weapons used by spies on both sides. Finally, at the bottom lies an ordinary pin juxtaposed against its deadly counterpart - an actual-size poison pin. This striking comparison serves as a chilling reminder of how something so small and inconspicuous can possess immense power when wielded for nefarious purposes. With references to America, Russia (Soviet Union), espionage, and the ongoing struggle between superpowers during that time period, this print encapsulates not only historical significance but also serves as a visual representation of tension and intrigue synonymous with those turbulent years.
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