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Chicago

One telephoto entitled, "Chicago" dated April 5, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Taken from a bird's eyes view. Image shows a neighborhood block covered by smoke rising from water attempting to extinguish a fire.

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National Guard Reactivated

One telephoto entitled, "National Guard Reactivated" dated April 5, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts National Guardsmen stationed around outside and seated in trucks. Wire transfer information describes that after a five-day occupation...

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The Nation's Capital

One telephoto entitled, "The Nation's Capital" dated April 5, 1968 taken by Associated Press. The focus of the image is on smoke rising from buildings on fire. Wire transfer information states that the fires were located in Downtown D.C.

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Washington

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 5, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts an aerial view of buildings on fire in Washington D.C. Wire transfer information states that the smoke rising was located on 13th Street.

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Washington

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 6, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts smoke rising in the distance behind the U.S. Capitol. Wire transfer information states that a curfew commenced at 4 p.m. due to civil unrest...

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On Guard

One telephoto entitled, "On Guard" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts a National Guardsman standing on a corner surrounded by rubble. Wire transfer information states that the rubble was formerly a jewelry store.

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Washington Under Curfew

One telephoto entitled, "Washington Under Curfew" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts an armed National Guardsman standing in the middle of an empty street. Wire transfer information states that a curfew commenced at 4 p.m. due to...

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Waved Away

One telephoto entitled, "Waved Away" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts two armed National Guardsmen wearing gasmasks. One guardsmen is gesturing to a Black woman to move away from the street.

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Troops Guard Firefighters

One telephoto entitled, "Troops Guard Firefighters" dated April 6, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Depicts armed National Guardsmen watching firefighters extinguish a building on fire.

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Washington

One telephoto entitled, "Washington" dated April 6, 1968 taken by United Press International. The focus of the image is on an armed National Guardsman. Seen in the distance are buildings on fire. Wire transfer information states that 12,000 federal...

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