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Mural in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, San Francisco, California

This mural commemorates two early San Francisco leaders: Pioneer and exchange banker Henry Haight and Munroe Ashbury. The district is noted for its…

NAACP youth program

This document outlines the Boston branch of the NAACP's list of seven goals for its youth program.

NAACP Youths picketing, Edenton N.C. image 2

Young NAACP members are seen picketing in Edenton, NC. Obtained by Kelly M. Alexander Sr. as president of the North Carolina State Conference of…

This interview with William Majett by Ayinde Budd, Majett describes his upbringing in Wilmington, Delaware and his education at the University of…

Pentagon Papers

The Pentagon Papers are classified documents leaked by Daniel Ellsberg in 1971 which revealed the hidden history of U.S. decision-making in Vietnam.…

Police officers arresting Charles Butler and John Lewis after the Freedom Riders arrived at the Greyhound station in Birmingham, Alabama

White police officers are shown holding the arms of the Freedom Riders outside of the Greyhound station

PROTESTORS. Govt. workers at Lafayette & hippies at Capitol

This photo captures a large group of hippies gathering at the United States Capitol to protest U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War while promoting…

Psychedelic Rock Festival Woodstock, shows a picture of hippies enjoying music.

The Woodstock Festival which was held in August 1969, brought together over 400,000 people for three days of peace, music, and unity, symbolizing the…

Rock Hill integration demonstrations--outtakes

Demonstrators march in front of the "Woolworth" store in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This demonstration occurred after the "Friendship Nine" were…