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Father Groppi Speaking in Assembly Chamber
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Father James Groppi speaking at a demonstration at the Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Chamber protesting welfare cuts. Father Groppi is seated on the left. Rep. Harold Froehlich is on the right.
1969
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Father Groppi Demonstration in Assembly Chamber
1969
A welfare demonstration led by Father James Groppi (center) in the Wisconsin Assembly chambers.
Father Groppi Speaking at Demonstration
1969
Father Groppi speaking at demonstration in the Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Chamber.
Father Groppi and Protesters
1969
Father James Groppi with his fist in the air at the Wisconsin State Capitol during welfare demonstrations.He is surrounded by other protesters.
Father Groppi Leads Demonstration
Father James Groppi, seen wearing sunglasses in the middle of a crowd, leads a demonstration against discrimination.
Father Groppi at School Boycott
Father James Groppi and students from Boniface School join the public school boycott. They're clapping their hands and appear to be chanting.
Father Groppi with Young Protesters
Father James Groppi marches with African American teenage girls who are carrying signs that read, "Stop Bussing For Segregation" and "Stop School Segregation".
