Image:Krakow-Ghetto-checkpoint.jpg

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Non-free / fair use media rationale for History of Kraków
Description

Krakow Ghetto, 1942, German checkpoint during anti-Jewish Operation Aktion Krakau.

Source

Polish national archives

Article

History of Kraków

Portion used
Low resolution?

Yes, at 72 dpi it it of very inferior quality.

Purpose of use

To illustrate article.

Replaceable?

Non-replaceable

Other information The photograph of this traumatic event of greater historical significance has been taken by an anonymous person sixty five years ago in Krakow, just ahead of the liquidation of Krakow Ghetto.

[edit] Fair use for History of Kraków

Though this image is subject to copyright, its use is covered by the U.S. fair use laws because:

  1. It is a historically significant photo of a historical event, and it cannot be replaced.
  2. It is of much lower resolution than the original (copies made from it will be of very inferior quality).
  3. The photo is only being used for informational purposes.
  4. Its inclusion in the article adds significantly to the article because of its historical significance revealing the object of discussion in the article.

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