UPI - The African American Experience 1930-1980
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Identifier
35160004311388
Creation Date
7-4-1973
Subject—Topics
Black history; Civil rights
Description
Indianapolis, Indiana: Dr. Wilson C. Riles (R) receives the NAACP's Spingarn Medal from John H. Johnson (L), Chicago businessman. The Medal is the highest award the NAACP gives for service to the Black community. Riles is the Superintendent of Public Education in the State of California and is known for having restored a non-political atmosphere to his Office.
Format
BW photograph, 8.5" x 11"
Source
United Press International
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Keywords
African Americans, history, United States, prejudice, desegregation, civil rights movement, Black Panthers