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- Montgomery Bus Boycott Scrapbook, November 1955 - April 1957 (Part 5 of 6) - These newspaper articles come from a scrapbook of newspaper clippings saved by Charles "Homer" Cummings, a Montgomery City bus lines manager. Together, these articles recount the story of the 381-day Montgomery bus boycott that was inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white man despite existing segregation laws.
- June 1956-August 1956
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Montgomery Bus Boycott Scrapbook, November 1955 - April 1957 (Part 5 of 6)
These newspaper articles come from a scrapbook of newspaper clippings saved by Charles "Homer" Cummings, a Montgomery City bus lines manager. Together, these articles recount the story of the 381-day Montgomery bus boycott that was inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white man despite existing segregation laws.
- Montgomery Bus Boycott Scrapbook, November 1955 - April 1957 (Part 6 of 6) - These newspaper articles come from a scrapbook of newspaper clippings saved by Charles "Homer" Cummings, a Montgomery City bus lines manager. Together, these articles recount the story of the 381-day Montgomery bus boycott that was inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white man despite existing segregation laws.
- October 1956-April 1957
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Montgomery Bus Boycott Scrapbook, November 1955 - April 1957 (Part 6 of 6)
These newspaper articles come from a scrapbook of newspaper clippings saved by Charles "Homer" Cummings, a Montgomery City bus lines manager. Together, these articles recount the story of the 381-day Montgomery bus boycott that was inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white man despite existing segregation laws.
- Life Magazine for April 12, 1968, "Martin Luther King, 1929-1968" -
- April 12, 1968
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Life Magazine for April 12, 1968, "Martin Luther King, 1929-1968"
- Periodical, "Ebony," January 1986 - Since 1945, <em>Ebony</em> has focused upon issues, personalities, and interests geared to the African-American market. The magazine's covers have featured entertainers, athletes, politicians, and influential leaders in the African-American community. Black models also appear in ads selling a variety of products -- including automobiles.
- January 01, 1986
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Periodical, "Ebony," January 1986
Since 1945, Ebony has focused upon issues, personalities, and interests geared to the African-American market. The magazine's covers have featured entertainers, athletes, politicians, and influential leaders in the African-American community. Black models also appear in ads selling a variety of products -- including automobiles.
- "Why We Can't Wait," 1964 -
- 1964
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"Why We Can't Wait," 1964
- Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, 1968-1972 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., grew up steeped in the Christian gospel at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. His maternal grandfather and his father had preached here. King was ordained as a minister here and co-pastored with his father from 1960 until his assassination in 1968. It was at Ebenezer that he realized that his rich, impassioned voice could deeply move people.
- 1968-1972
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Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, 1968-1972
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., grew up steeped in the Christian gospel at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. His maternal grandfather and his father had preached here. King was ordained as a minister here and co-pastored with his father from 1960 until his assassination in 1968. It was at Ebenezer that he realized that his rich, impassioned voice could deeply move people.
- Wanted Flyer 442, Wanted by the FBI for Civil Rights - Conspiracy, Eric Starvo Galt, April 17, 1968 - A nationwide manhunt began after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was fatally shot on April 4, 1968. The FBI at first identified the assassin as Eric Starvo Galt -- an alias of James Earl Ray -- and issued posters with that name to various law enforcement agencies. On June 8, 1968, British police apprehended Ray at a London airport as he tried to flee to Rhodesia.
- April 17, 1968
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Wanted Flyer 442, Wanted by the FBI for Civil Rights - Conspiracy, Eric Starvo Galt, April 17, 1968
A nationwide manhunt began after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was fatally shot on April 4, 1968. The FBI at first identified the assassin as Eric Starvo Galt -- an alias of James Earl Ray -- and issued posters with that name to various law enforcement agencies. On June 8, 1968, British police apprehended Ray at a London airport as he tried to flee to Rhodesia.
- FBI Director Memorandum to All Investigative Employees regarding James Earl Ray, Fugitive, April 22, 1968 - A nationwide manhunt began after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was fatally shot on April 4, 1968. The FBI identified James Earl Ray as the assassin and issued dispatches and memorandums to its national branches and other law enforcement agencies. On June 8, 1968, British police apprehended Ray at a London airport as he tried to flee to Rhodesia.
- April 22, 1968
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FBI Director Memorandum to All Investigative Employees regarding James Earl Ray, Fugitive, April 22, 1968
A nationwide manhunt began after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was fatally shot on April 4, 1968. The FBI identified James Earl Ray as the assassin and issued dispatches and memorandums to its national branches and other law enforcement agencies. On June 8, 1968, British police apprehended Ray at a London airport as he tried to flee to Rhodesia.
- "Somebody Paid the Price for Your Right. Register / Vote," 1968-1980 - One key accomplishment made during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement was removing obstacles to black registration and voting. This poster, produced between 1968 and 1980, encouraged African Americans to register and vote. It reminded them of the high price that was paid to secure their right to vote.
- 1968-1980
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"Somebody Paid the Price for Your Right. Register / Vote," 1968-1980
One key accomplishment made during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement was removing obstacles to black registration and voting. This poster, produced between 1968 and 1980, encouraged African Americans to register and vote. It reminded them of the high price that was paid to secure their right to vote.
- Record Album, "March on Washington: The Official Album," 1963 - More than 250,000 civil rights advocates -- both African American and white -- showed up at this peaceful march on August 28, 1963, to support unity, jobs, and a new Civil Rights bill being proposed by President Kennedy. This LP record includes speeches by ten Civil Rights leaders heard at the Lincoln Memorial that day.
- August 28, 1963
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Record Album, "March on Washington: The Official Album," 1963
More than 250,000 civil rights advocates -- both African American and white -- showed up at this peaceful march on August 28, 1963, to support unity, jobs, and a new Civil Rights bill being proposed by President Kennedy. This LP record includes speeches by ten Civil Rights leaders heard at the Lincoln Memorial that day.