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Ken White; Janet White

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Ken White; Janet White

by John Malcolm Couzins
modern bromide print, 1970
Given by Martin Couzins, 2009
Photographs Collection
NPG x135253

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  • Janet White (active 1970), Wife of Ken White. Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • Ken White (1943-), Painter. Sitter in 1 portrait.

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  • John Malcolm Couzins (1948-2009), Photographer and assistant to Ida Kar. Artist or producer associated with 28 portraits, Sitter in 11 portraits.

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Current affairs

Edward 'Ted' Heath wins a surprise victory for the Conservative party at the general election, becoming Prime Minister. Opinion polls had predicted a comfortable Labour victory, but with a failing economy, the Tories snatched a narrow last minute majority.

Art and science

Germaine Greer publishes The Female Eunuch, an influential feminist text arguing that women's sexuality and capacity for action are repressed by the family and their roles in society. Greer suggested that women should get to know their bodies and become empowered by their sexuality. The book was an international best seller.

International

Four aircraft are hijacked by Palestinian terrorists. The planes were landed in Cairo, Jordan and London and the hijackers demanded the release of Political Prisoners in exchange for the hostages. Several prisoners were returned and three of the planes were blown up after most of the hostages were release.
Four students are shot dead by national guardsmen during a protest against the Vietnam War in America.

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