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Hispanic or Latino young activists attending a rally with raised hands, advocating for social change, in a vintage black-and-white photo on the history and politics archive.

June 19, 1947 – Unions And Strike Votes – Rent Control Legislation – Capitol Hill And Harry Truman.

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April 23, 1964 – An LBJ Press Conference – Past Daily Reference Room: Presidents Being Presidential

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March 13, 1961 – East Berlin, OPEC, Cuba And Other Frying Pans.

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February 13, 1951: War In Korea – Withdrawals, Maneuvering, Condemnation And Celebrations Of An Alliance.

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Election ’72 – The Elusive Youth Vote. Past Daily Reference Room

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