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Marchers leaving Hernando, Mississippi, on the March Against Fear, the day after James Meredith was shot.

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@ Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama

Metz, George

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The second man from the left (dark shirt, cowboy hat) may be Dick Gregory. Meredith began the March Against Fear began on June 5 in Memphis. He was injured by gunshots shortly after setting out, and he was not able to rejoin the march until June 25.
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Created Date:
1966 06 07
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Copyright, Alabama Department of Archives and History. Donated by the Alabama Media Group, http://www.alabamamediagroup.com
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Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama