UPI - The African American Experience 1930-1980
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Identifier
35160004311073
Creation Date
8-5-1970
Subject—Names
National Medical Association; Richard M. Nixon
Subject—Topics
Black history; Civil rights
Description
Washington: A group of Black doctors representing the National Medical Association called on President Nixon 8/5 to discuss Federal funding and assistance to Black medical colleges and students. LTR: Dr. Andrew Thomas, member, board of trustees, NMA; Dr. John Kenney, chrm., legislative committee, NMA; Dr. James Whittico, past president NMA; Dr. Julius Hill, president, NMA; Nixon; Dr. Emerson Walden, chrm., board of trustees; Dr. Lloyd Kirkpatrick, legislative and research adviser; and Dr. Charles Booker, speaker, House of Delegates.
Format
BW photograph, 8.5" x 10"
Source
United Press International
Keywords
African Americans, history, United States, prejudice, desegregation, civil rights movement, Black Panthers