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Associated Press Baker Block the Way

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09734.14 Author/Creator: Associated Press Place Written: Selma, Alabama Type: Photograph Date: 13 March 1965 Pagination: 1 photograph : b&w Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

One wirephoto entitled, "Baker Block the Way" taken by the Associated Press dated March 13, 1965. Image is of Wilson Baker stopping demonstrators headed towards a protest for voting rights. Wire transfer information states that protesters led by clergymen were en route to the courthouse for a prayer session.

Baker, Wilson, 1915-1975

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