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Marchers Approaching the Alabama State Capitol

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    Object Details

    Photograph by

    James H. Karales, American, 1930 - 2002

    Created by

    Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging, LLC, American

    Subject of

    Montgomery Police Department, American, founded 1820

    Description

    A black-and-white digital image of marchers walking toward the Alabama State Capitol. Marchers are seen from behind and are carrying signs and American flags. There is a large gap in front of the marchers and the capitol steps where cars are parked and a large police force is waiting. A traffic light is seen in the center of the image hanging above the marchers.

    Credit Line

    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Monica Karales and the Estate of James Karales

    Date

    1965

    Object number

    2015.129.89

    Restrictions & Rights

    © Estate of James Karales
    Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

    Type

    digital images
    digital media - born analog

    Medium

    digital

    Dimensions

    H x W: 5725 pixels × 3906 pixels
    File size: 21.37 MB

    Place captured

    Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America

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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

    Classification

    Photographs and Still Images

    Movement

    Selma to Montgomery Marches

    Data Source

    National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Topic

    African American
    Activism
    Civil Rights
    Government
    Photography
    Political organizations
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 1961-1969

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53da7c7e0-32a6-424e-8ad4-257c05ce46ef

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2015.129.89

    Discover More

    Greetings from Alabama 37 cent stamp.

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