UPI - The African American Experience 1930-1980

 

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    Identifier

    35160004311156

    Creation Date

    6-4-1974

    Subject—Names

    James Meredith

    Subject—Topics

    Black history; Civil rights; Desegregation; School integration

    Description

    Jackson, Miss: James H. Meredith of Jackson takes time out to water his grass. Meredith, who gained national fame in 1962 when he became the first black to enroll at the University of Mississippi, is seeking the democratic nomination in the 4th congressional district here 6/4 in the Mississippi primaries.

    Format

    BW photograph, 8" x 10"

    Source

    United Press International

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    Keywords

    African Americans, history, United States, prejudice, desegregation, civil rights movement, Black Panthers

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