"This is CORE, Congress of Racial Equality," circa 1959
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The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) was founded in 1942. Its founding leaders were influenced by Mahatma Gandhi's teachings of nonviolent resistance -- Gandhi's images is found on the front cover of this pamphlet from about 1959. CORE pioneered nonviolent civil rights activism; and its members organized and participated in many sit-ins, freedom rides and other nonviolent actions.
The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) was founded in 1942. Its founding leaders were influenced by Mahatma Gandhi's teachings of nonviolent resistance -- Gandhi's images is found on the front cover of this pamphlet from about 1959. CORE pioneered nonviolent civil rights activism; and its members organized and participated in many sit-ins, freedom rides and other nonviolent actions.
Artifact
Brochure
Date Made
circa 1959
Subject Date
circa 1959
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Pop Up Exhibit
Object ID
2001.48.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 4 in (when fully opened is 13.875")
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