Laura Jones, Canadian American, born 1948 Search this
Subject of:
Rev. Ralph David Abernathy, American, 1926 - 1990 Search this
Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968 Search this
Medium:
digital
Dimensions:
H x W: 5008 pixels × 7488 pixels
File size: 35.79 MB
Type:
digital images
digital media - born analog
Place depicted:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1968
Caption:
On June 24, 1968, protestors at the United States Capitol led by Rev. Ralph Abernathy were arrested while marching for the nation's poor. At the same time, Metropolitan police arrested residents of Resurrection City who refused to vacate. In total 397 people were arrested that day.
Description:
A black and white digital image of Reverend Ralph David Abernathy on a police bus after his arrest on June 24, 1968. Abernathy is featured behind the bars of an open window. He is seated and has his face turned towards a group of reporters standing outside the bus.
