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Works Project Administration (WPA) mural portrays city life. Coit tower, San Francisco, California. USA The murals in Coit Tower were painted under the supervision of Mexican artist Diego Rivera during the 1930's, and carry strong socialist themes. They were very controversial at that time.

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Works Project Administration (WPA) mural portrays city life. Coit tower, San Francisco, California. USA The murals in Coit Tower were painted under the supervision of Mexican artist Diego Rivera during the 1930's, and carry strong socialist themes. They were very controversial at that time.
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