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Frame 21: Police Grabbing Girl by Arm - She is Not Intimidated
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Police drag away 15-year-old Annie Lee Turner. Officers are wearing helmets and holding batons. A couple of men with cameras are walking towards the person on the ground.
July 16, 1964
Polumbaum, Ted
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Frame 20: People Lined Up At Courthouse and Cops
1964
A line of predominantly African-American people likely outside of the Leflore County Courthouse, probably at a voter registration drive. Caucasian law enforcement officers look on.
Frame 06: Police March Down Street
January 22, 1964
A group of Hattiesburg police officers wearing helmets and carrying batons walk in formation down a street in the rain at a Freedom Day on their way to Forrest County Courthouse where African Ameri...
Frame 23: Local Man Speaking at Meeting
1964
A man stands with his arm raised and his finger pointed upward at a mass meeting.
Frame 66: Group of People Outdoors
1964
An integrated group of people stand outdoors in coats and hats.
Frame 41: Two FDP (Freedom Democratic Party) Candidates
1964
Two men wearing suits stand in front of a crowd of people.
