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Associated Press Casket of Malcolm X Leaves Church

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09733.33 Author/Creator: Associated Press Place Written: New York, New York Type: Photograph Date: 27 February 1965 Pagination: 1 photograph : b&w Height: 18.4 cm, Width: 25.3 cm Order a Copy

One wirephoto entitled, "Casket of Malcolm X Leaves Church," taken by Associated Press dated February 27, 1965. Image is of Malcolm X's casket being carried from his funeral in 1965. Wire transfer information states that the funeral took place at the Faith Temple of God in Christ.

X, Malcolm, 1925-1965

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