Ebony Magazine for May 1965, "50,000 March on Montgomery"
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Since 1945, Ebony has focused upon issues, personalities, and interests geared to the African-American market. During the civil rights era of the 1950s and 60s, the magazine regularly kept Americans apprised of the movement for equality. This cover features the 1965 March on Montgomery. This nonviolent demonstration helped secure voting rights legislation for all American citizens.
Since 1945, Ebony has focused upon issues, personalities, and interests geared to the African-American market. During the civil rights era of the 1950s and 60s, the magazine regularly kept Americans apprised of the movement for equality. This cover features the 1965 March on Montgomery. This nonviolent demonstration helped secure voting rights legislation for all American citizens.
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
May 1965
Subject Date
1963
Keywords
United States, Alabama, Montgomery
Bunche, Ralph J. (Ralph Johnson), 1904-1971
King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2003.124.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 13.5 in
Width: 10.25 in
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