dc1968

curated project commemorating the 50th anniversary of 1968 in dc

dedicated to bobby r. hale
15 may 1968 & children

15 may 1968 & children

#OTD-ish 15 May 1968 A child sits at a registration and signs location, probably down at Resurrection City on the National Mall. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was ever present during the Poor People's Campaign. 

Your comments are welcome below. Do you, a family member or a neighbor recognize this child? The child is wearing a wristband. Do you know why? Do you know who created and/or provided this image of King?  You may comment privately here.

Photo source:  Courtesy DC Public Library Special Collections. 17 May 1968. Bernie Boston, photographer.

16 may 1968 & tut tate

16 may 1968 & tut tate

14 may 1968 & people power=black power

14 may 1968 & people power=black power