Marchers in Jackson, Mississippi, near the end of the March Against Fear begun by James Meredith.

Several marchers are carrying American flags, and two people have signs for the Lowndes County Freedom Organization (also known as the Black Panther Party). The March Against Fear began on June 5 in Memphis. Meredith was injured by gunshots shortly after setting out, and he was not able to rejoin th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jones, Ed; Metz, George
Format: Electronic
Published: Alabama Department of Archives and History
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Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/amg/id/37136
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Summary:Several marchers are carrying American flags, and two people have signs for the Lowndes County Freedom Organization (also known as the Black Panther Party). The March Against Fear began on June 5 in Memphis. Meredith was injured by gunshots shortly after setting out, and he was not able to rejoin the march until June 25.