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