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20 Moving Photographs Depicting the History of the United States


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1966 – James Meredith Shot While Marching Against Fear

Photo:eu.clarionledger.com

James Meredith is an Air Force veteran and was integral to the Civil Rights Movement. In this picture, Meredith was on his second day of marching against fear when he was shot repeatedly and sent to the ground, writhing in pain. After he recovered, he and several other prominent figures finished the march.


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