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Digital image of March on Washington participants at the Reflecting Pool

August 28, 1963

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A black and white image of March on Washington participants, sitting on the edge of the Reflecting Pool with their feet in water. The image depicts one corner of the Reflecting Pool, with the water on the right side and the edges along the center and top…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.157.41
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Digital image of March on Washington participants in "Freedom Now" hats

August 28, 1963

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A black and white image of participants at the March on Washington wearing "Freedom Now" hats. In the center of the image is a group of three women wearing the white hats with[FREEDOM NOW] on the side. The women also wear knee-length skirts with jackets…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.157.33
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Digital image of March on Washington participants in white hats

August 28, 1963

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A digital color image of two women wearing white caps at the March on Washington. The women are depicted in profile from the waist up, facing towards the right side of the image. The woman on the left wears a black jacket over a white shirt and holds her…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.157.34
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Digital image of March on Washington participants near the Lincoln Memorial

August 28, 1963

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A black and white image of the March on Washington participants captured from within the crowd, looking towards the Lincoln Memorial. The image focuses on a young man and woman in the center of the frame, who are both turning around to look behind them.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.157.53
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Digital image of marchers at the Women's March

January 21, 2017

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A black and white digital image of marchers at the Women's March in Washington, DC on January 21, 2017. The low-angle image, features a marcher at center holding a handmade poster that reads: [Black / Women / Matter]. The marchers stand outside the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.87.10
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Digital image of members of 300 Men March

April 25, 2015

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This black and white digital image depicts members of 300 Men March. The man in the center is wearing a shirt that reads [300 / MEN MARCH / BALTIMORE'S ANTI VIOLENCE MOVEMENT]. He is also wearing a beanie, necklace, fingerless-gloves and a watch on his…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.61.6
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Digital image of members of 300 Men March standing together

April 25, 2015

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This black and white digital image depicts members of 300 Men March standing together. The man in the center is wearing a hat and a t-shirt that reads [300 / MEN MARCH / BALTIMORE'S ANTI VIOLENCE MOVEMENT]. He and the men standing directly to his left and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.61.14
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Digital image of men and women at the beach on Martha's Vineyard

1950s

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A black-and-white image of members of the Taylor family posing seaside on Martha's Vineyard. A man, wearing a cap, striped polo shirt, and shorts, stands to the left. In the middle, two women, both in hats and striped shirts, lounge on top of a seawall.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.6
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Digital image of men and women at the Taylor family home on Martha's Vineyard

1950s

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A black-and-white digital image of five (5) people standing on the steps of the Taylor family home on Martha's Vineyard. A man, child and two (2) women stand on the steps at center, while a woman sits behind them. They are facing towards the camera.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.28
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Digital image of men and women at the Taylor family home on Martha's Vineyard

1950s

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A black-and-white digital image of two (2) men and two (2) women in front of the Taylor family home on Martha's Vineyard. All are facing towards the camera and smiling. The group is standing on the steps leading up to the porch of the house, and the feet…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.38
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Digital image of men handling exposed wires

April 28, 2015

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This black and white image depicts men handling exposed wires. The man in the center of the photograph has his back to the camera and is wearing a black t-shirt. He is holding a metal rod in his left hand and his right arm is raised above his head as he…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.61.19
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Digital image of Michelle Obama poster at the Women's March

January 21, 2017

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A digital image of a crowd of marchers at the Women's March in Washington, DC on January 21, 2017. At the center of the photograph is a poster of Michelle Obama depicted like the World War Two Rosie the Riveter poster. The top of the poster has the text…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.87.3
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Digital image of people on board a ferry boat on Martha's Vineyard

1953

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A black-and-white digital image of Taylor family members on board a ferry on Martha's Vineyard. The photograph appears to have been taken from the dock, looking towards the ferry. A crowd of people are standing at or behind the railing on both the lower…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.135
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Digital image of President John F. Kennedy in a car with a crowd of people

1960

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A black and white image of John F. Kennedy in a ticker tape parade during the 1960 presidential campaign. Kennedy is pictured standing in the back of a convertible on a city street amongst a throng of people. Bits of confetti cover Kennedy, the car and the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.157.3
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Digital image of President Kennedy with leaders of the March on Washington

August 28, 1963

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A black and white digital image of the leaders of the March on Washington with President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson in the Oval Office. The men are pictured standing in front of an open doorway. From left to right, pictured are:…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.157.6
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Digital image of protesters cleaning the streets of Baltimore

April 28, 2015

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This black and white digital image depicts people cleaning a street. In the foreground, a man and two children sweep up debris from the street and sidewalk several feet away from an intersection. The man is wearing a sports jersey and baseball cap. The…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.61.1
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Digital image of protesters embraced in a hug

April 25, 2015

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This black and white digital image depicts four protesters embraced in a hug. The man with his back to the camera is hugging three other men. His head is down. The man on the left has his arm around him and is wearing a jacket that says [CHAPLAIN] in white…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.61.8
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Digital image of protesters linking arms

April 25, 2015

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This digital color image depicts protesters linking arms. The protester on the far left is wearing a gray zip-up hoodie and sunglasses hanging on her collar. The woman next to her is wearing a blue t-shirt and eye glasses. The man next to her is wearing a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.61.16
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Digital image of protesters linking arms in front of police

April 25, 2015

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This black and white digital image depicts protesters linking arms in front of police. The man closest to the camera is wearing a t-shirt, hoodie and baseball cap. The man standing to his right is wearing a polo shirt, [AIR FORCE] baseball cap and eye…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.61.17
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Digital image of protesters praying

April 25, 2015

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This black and white digital image depicts protesters praying. The man in the center has his right arm partially raised with this hand open. His eyes are closed and he is wearing a suit jacket and white dress shirt. The protesters around him have their…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.61.7
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Digital image of protesters with placards

September 2, 2015

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This black and white image depicts protesters with placards. The protestor in the center of the photograph is wearing a t-shirt and backpack. He is holding a placard that reads [JUSTICE 4 / FREDDIE / GREY! / Peoples Power / Assembly / 443-221-3775]. 69.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.61.18
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Digital image of protesters with placards

April 25, 2015

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This black and white digital image depicts protesters marching with placards. All of the protesters have their back to the camera. There are two protestors directly in front of the camera. The protester on the left is wearing a jacket and a backpack. There…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.61.9
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Digital image of Ralph Abernathy on a police bus

1968

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A black and white digital image of Reverend Ralph David Abernathy on a police bus after his arrest on June 24, 1968. Abernathy is featured behind the bars of an open window. He is seated and has his face turned towards a group of reporters standing outside…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.177.1
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Digital image of Senator Obama shaking hands with Tulsa Race Massacre survivors

March 8, 2005

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Digital image of a photograph of then-Senator Obama shaking hands with Tulsa Race Massacre survivors in the hallway of a Congressional office building. Survivors and supporters were visiting Washington in support of reparations. From left to right are an…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.117.33
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