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Face-off between Police and NAACP Members

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The Milwaukee police approach a line of NAACP Youth Council members in an attempt to break up a demonstration.

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Creator
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

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Call Number
PH 4983

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IN COPYRIGHT
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Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0131MN
Legacy ID
WHi 59547

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