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Photographs and Still Images

Digital image of police officers in riot gear

April 25, 2015

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This black and white digital image depicts police officers in riot gear. The two officers in the foreground are out of focus and have their backs to the camera. They are wearing helmets and bullet proof vests. The officers in the background are wearing…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.61.3
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Photographs and Still Images

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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Photographs and Still Images

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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Photographs and Still Images

Digital image of President Lyndon B. Johnson addressing the nation

November 1963

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A color digital image of President Lyndon B. Johnson addressing the nation on the subject of race a few days after the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Lyndon B. Johnson is standing and talking. His proper right arm is raised and gesturing. The photograph…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.157.83
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Photographs and Still Images

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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Photographs and Still Images

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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Photographs and Still Images

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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Photographs and Still Images

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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Photographs and Still Images

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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Photographs and Still Images

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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Photographs and Still Images

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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Photographs and Still Images

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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portraits

Digital image of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter

1963

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A digital image of a black and white print of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. Carter is featured shirtless, in a close-up portrait. He looks straight at the camera and leans on his folded arms. 20.343 MB.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.45.2
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Photographs and Still Images

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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Photographs and Still Images

Digital image of several March on Washington leaders during the march

August 28, 1963

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A black and white image of four March on Washington leaders marching together in front of a crowd of marchers, with signs held aloft behind them. From left to right are: Joseph Rauh, Whitney Moore Young Jr., Roy Wilkins, and A. Philip Randolph. The four…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.157.30
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Photographs and Still Images

Digital image of Taylor family children at the beach on Martha's Vineyard

1950s

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A black-and-white digital image of Taylor family children posing at the beach on Martha's Vineyard. At the center of the photograph are two (2) girls and two (2) boys, all standing and facing towards the camera, and smiling. The boys and the girl at proper…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.134
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Photographs and Still Images

Digital image of Taylor family children seaside on Martha's Vineyard

1950s

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A black-and-white digital image of Taylor family children posing seaside on Martha's Vineyard. At the center of the photograph are a girl, at proper left, and a boy, at proper right, walking towards the camera. Both are wearing bathing suits and are…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.103
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Photographs and Still Images

Digital image of Taylor family children seaside on Martha's Vineyard

1950s

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A black-and-white digital image of Taylor family children seaside on Martha's Vineyard. At the center of the photograph are two (2) girls, at proper left, and a boy, at proper right, standing beside a seawall and looking towards the camera. All are wearing…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.108
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Photographs and Still Images

Digital image of Taylor family couples posing on Martha's Vineyard

1953

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A black-and-white digital image of family members posing outside the Taylor family home on Martha's Vineyard. Two (2) men and two (2) women are sitting together on the grass in front of two chairs. Everyone is wearing casual clothes and smiling. The man at…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.23
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Photographs and Still Images

Digital image of Taylor family members at the beach on Martha's Vineyard

1950s

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A black-and-white digital image of Taylor family members on the beach on Martha's Vineyard. A group of women and men are lying on beach towels on the beach in front of a seawall. Some people are sitting and leaning on the sea wall, and there is a building…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.104
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Photographs and Still Images

Digital image of Taylor family members at the beach on Martha's Vineyard

1950s

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A black-and-white digital image of Taylor family members on the beach on Martha's Vineyard. At center are two (2) women lying on beach blankets, on a stretch of beach on which many people are sitting and standing. The woman closest to the camera has her…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.112
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Photographs and Still Images

Digital image of Taylor family members at the beach on Martha's Vineyard

1950s

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A black-and-white digital image of Taylor family members on the beach on Martha's Vineyard. A man and a woman are standing on the beach at the water's edge, facing the camera. The man is wearing a long-sleeved button down shirt and pants with suspenders,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.124
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Photographs and Still Images

Digital image of Taylor family members at the beach on Martha's Vineyard

1949

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A black-and-white digital image of Taylor family members on the beach on Martha's Vineyard. At center are two (2) men and two (2) women, standing on a stretch of beach on which many people are sitting and standing. They are facing towards the camera and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.125
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Digital image of Taylor family members at the beach on Martha's Vineyard

1950s

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A black-and-white digital image of members of the Taylor family on Martha's Vineyard. A smiling man wearing a hat and sunglasses stands in the center of the image, leaning up against a seawall. To the left are two young girls; the older wears a striped…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.13
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