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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