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United Press International Protect Capital

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09740.019 Author/Creator: United Press International Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Photograph Date: 6 April 1968 Pagination: 1 telephoto ; 20.5 x 25.4 cm. Order a Copy

One telephoto entitled, "Protect Capital" dated April 6, 1968 taken by United Press International. Depicts armed National Guardsmen surrounding the Tennessee State Capitol building.

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