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March On Washington – The Civil Rights Movement In The 60s – August 28, 1963

August 28th will mark the 60th anniversary of the legendary March on Washington. The largest Civil Rights demonstration of its kind up to this point, the march culminated in a day of speeches in front of the Lincoln Memorial and…

Juneteenth – Solidarity Day – Coretta Scott-King And The Poor People’s March – June 19, 1968

– June 19, 1968 – Coretta Scott King – Solidarity Day Address – Gordon Skene Sound Collection 1968 saw no end of turmoil and upheaval in the world. In the first six months alone there was the Tet Offensive in…

June 10, 1967 – Summer Of Love, But Not In Damascus – Air Raids Continue Over Hanoi – Cardinal Ritter Dies

News for this 10th of June in 1967 had a lot to do with the Middle East. Notably, the Israeli advance on Syria and the approach to Damascus. Cause for much concern in diplomatic circles. The Soviet Union decided it…