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Men play polo as a child watches on the National Mall, undated
Scenes from a polo game on the National Mall. Included with images labeled "Sukkah – American University (10-6-1968)."
Honor his memory: Stop the war now!
Poster with a photograph of Martin Luther King, Jr., speaking from the pulpit, with the text: "...this widened war has narrowed domestic welfare programs, making the poor, white and negro bear the burdens both at the front and at home...". The Poster publicizes a March on Washington and San Francisco on April 24.
LC police appreciation week, May 1-5, Local 1826
Flier summarizing the responsibilities of the Library of Congress Police Force and supporting wage increase.
May Day protesters amass near the US Capitol at twilight, 01-03 May 1971
This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
Abortion?
A flier publicizing legal abortion and referral services in New York through the Woman's Aid and Guidance Group.
A man admires a pyramid of empty beer bottles at the May Day protesters' West Potomac Park campsite, 01-03 May 1971
This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
Demonstrators hang around the May Day protesters' West Potomac Park campsite near the softball fields and signs reading "we need spare dope", 01-03 May 1971
This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
An illuminated fountain in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., undated
Night scenes illuminating a fountain in Haines Point and East Potomac Park in Washington, D.C.
U.S. out now: Stop the bombing; March to the Pentagon
Poster featuring an image of Nixon in the air as if an airplane, the flaps of his suit jacket opened like bomb bay doors, from which three bombs fall to the ground. The poster publicizes a march from the Lincoln Memorial to a rally at the Pentagon Mall sponsored by the Washington Area Peace Coalition (WAPAC) and the Student Mobilization Committee (SMC) and held Saturday April 29, as well as Moratorium Day (May 4).
Billboard juxtaposition near Seward Square SE: True cigarettes, Legal abortions ("usually under $250"), Canada Dry Bourbon ("now you can afford great Bourbon") during anti-war demonstrations, possibly Vietnam War Out Now, 17-24 April 1971
This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
Footprints litter the snow covering the forest grounds, probably near Washington, D.C., undated
Snowy scenes around Washington, D.C. Included with images labeled “No Smoking” Rally (1-11-1970)."
A sign for the "Ho Chi Minh Trail" at the May Day protesters' West Potomac Park campsite, 01-03 May 1971
This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.
National Medical Association
A flier describing the mission of Project 75, primarily led by the National Medical Association and local affiliates throughout the country. Project 75 aimed to combat inadequate heath services to minority populations by inspiring and sustaining interest in medical careers among minority students.
Polo players in the midst of a game on the National Mall, undated
Scenes from a polo game on the National Mall. Included with images labeled "Sukkah – American University (10-6-1968)."
Light shines on a fountain at East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., undated
Night scenes illuminating a fountain in Haines Point and East Potomac Park in Washington, D.C.
Charles Cassell and Paul Jacobs address a crowd at Concordia Church, Washington, D.C., 14 February 1968 or 1969
A community meeting labeled as being held at Concordia Church with Charles Cassell and Paul Jacobs regarding the Black United Front. The meeting may have been held on February 14, 1968 or February 14, 1969.
Protesters carry signs in support of the Black Panthers ("Free Ericka! And all political prisoners") during anti-war demonstrations, possibly Vietnam War Out Now, 17-24 April 1971
This image was labeled May Day (5-3-1971). The May Day protests, organized by the May Day Tribe, were meant shutdown the federal government. The protests started on May 1, 1971 and continued for the next several days in Washington, D.C. Upon further review, some of the images in this grouping are most likely from the April 24, 1971 Vietnam War Out Now rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC), an umbrella organization comprised of approximately 100 activist groups. This particular event also featured support from the United Auto Workers, the United Farm Workers of California, and segments of the Teamsters. The demonstration is against the invasion of Cambodia for immediate withdraw of all US forces from Southeast Asia. The event featured several prominent speakers such as Reverend Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Senator Vance Hartke, Bella Abzug and Herman Badillo, Members of Congress. Also addressing the Capitol Hill Convocation were I.F. Stone, Betty Friedan and Joseph Duffey. There were also several smaller protests leading up to Vietnam War Out Now, including Vietnam veteran demonstrations against the war and women's contingent demonstrations.

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