35 results for: World Trade Organization (WTO)
Cable tie handcuffs from the World Trade Organization (WTO) protests in Seattle, 1999
The Third Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) was held in Seattle from November 30 to December 3, 1999. Tens of thousands of activists for many causes gathered to protest what they saw as the WTO's favoring of corporate interests over social and environmental concerns. Heavy police response included the use of riot gear, tear gas, and rubber…
ID Number:1999.69.3
Date:1999
Rubber bullets from the World Trade Organization (WTO) protests in Seattle, 1999
The Third Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) was held in Seattle from November 30 to December 3, 1999. Tens of thousands of activists for many causes gathered to protest what they saw as the WTO's favoring of corporate interests over social and environmental concerns. Heavy police response included the use of riot gear, tear gas, and rubber…
ID Number:1999.69.47.ONLINE
Date:Circa 1999
World Trade Organization (WTO) protest material, "Federal Repression Note," 1999
Protesters of the WTO viewed the organization as serving corporate profit interests over disadvantaged peoples, animals, and the environment. As a symbol of their views, protesters made and distributed these dollar bills.
ID Number:1999.71.1
Date:1999
Dollar bill from the World Trade Organization (WTO) protest in Seattle, 1999
Protesters of the WTO viewed the organization as serving corporate profit interests over disadvantaged peoples, animals, and the environment. As a symbol of their views, protesters made and distributed these dollar bills.
ID Number:1999.71.2
Date:1999
Dollar bill from the World Trade Organization (WTO) protest, 1999
Protesters of the WTO viewed the organization as serving corporate profit interests over disadvantaged peoples, animals, and the environment. As a symbol of their views, protesters made and distributed these dollar bills.
ID Number:1999.71.REF
Date:1999
Gas mask used by WTO protester, 1999
The Third Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) was held in Seattle from November 30 to December 3, 1999. Tens of thousands of activists for many causes gathered to protest what they saw as the WTO's favoring of corporate interests over social and environmental concerns. Heavy police response included the use of riot gear, tear gas, and rubber…
ID Number:1999.72.1
Date:Circa 1970-1990
Sea turtle costume shell from the World Trade Center (WTO) protests, 1999
More than 200 activists dressed as sea turtles to protest the 1999 World Trade Organization during their conference in Seattle. The protesters made and wore these costumes in response to the WTO’s decision that banning the use of a particular style of shrimp net was a barrier to free trade. The nets had been responsible for the drowning deaths of…
ID Number:1999.74.1
Date:1999
Poster and yellow caution tape from the World Trade Organization (WTO) protest, "Peaceful Protest Zone," 1999
This sign was carried at the WTO protests in Seattle in 1999. Officials from the WTO’s 135 member nations met to plan negotiations to further deregulate free trade. Tens of thousands of people protested over concerns that WTO was favoring corporate interest over social and environmental issues.
ID Number:1999.75.1
Date:1999
Picket sign from the 1999 World Trade Organization conference (WTO) protests in Seattle
This picket sign was made and carried at the WTO protests in Seattle in 1999. Officials from the WTO’s 135 member nations met to plan negotiations to further deregulate free trade. Tens of thousands of people protested over concerns that WTO was favoring corporate interest over social and environmental issues.
ID Number:1999.75.8
Date:1999
World Trade Organization (WTO) protest T-shirt, 1999
The 1999 protests against the World Trade Organization (WTO) Summit made international news. Deemed the “Battle of Seattle,” police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds. The Seattle Shirt Company capitalized on the city’s notoriety with this T-shirt produced and sold within a week after the event.
ID Number:1999.76.1
Date:1999