Photograph of Thomas Smith at base camp with inscription on back

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Color photograph of Thomas Smith holding an M16 rifle. Smith is wearing fatigues, a hat, and sunglasses. Military vehicles and three men in fatigues are visible in the background. The photograph is torn on the bottom left side and is adhered to a backing. A handwritten inscription on the back reads: [This is base camp 7c / me and my / girlfriend / sweet 16 / m-16 that is / we call them / black power].

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