"King Leads Selma March, Defy U.S. Court & LBJ," Chicago's American Newspaper, Section 1, Tuesday, March 9, 1965

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Newspaper

Date Made

09 March 1965

Subject Date

09 March 1965

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2025.178.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Newsprint

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 23.5 in
Width: 15 in

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"King Leads Selma March, Defy U.S. Court & LBJ," Chicago's American Newspaper, Section 1, Tuesday, March 9, 1965