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Delegate's ribbon badge from the fifth annual convention of the National Afro-American Council, which was the first nationwide civil rights organization in the United States. Gold lettering on the red silk badge reads: "5th annual convention / NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL / ST. PAUL, MINN. / July 9, 10, 11, 1902." Attached at the top of the ribbon is a rectangular metal bar clasp with a foliate border and a white strip of coated paper printed "DELEGATE". Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a metal disc with a white coated paper insert printed with a rendering of the Minnesota State Capitol.
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Keywords

  1. African Americans
  2. Badge
  3. Badges, Buttons & Medals.Government.Political Movements & Causes
  4. Civil Rights
  5. Civil Rights Movements
  6. Government
  7. Minnesota State Capitol (3 Rd, 1905)
  8. National Afro American Council Annual Convention
  9. Politics And Government
  10. United States

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