Photographic slide of the Poor People's Campaign

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This color slide depicts a large crowd listening to a drummer in front of the Lincoln Memorial. A drummer is seated on a folding chair on a wooden stage set up in front of the Memorial. The drummer, wearing a dark shirt and pants, sits with his back to the viewer. Two large drums are set up in front of him. A drum set is set up on his left. A second individual in a grey shirt and brown pants stands behind the drummer. The audience is sitting and standing on steps in front of the Memorial.

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