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UAW supports jobs
- Photograph by
- Jones, Laura, Canadian
- Subject of
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), American, ca. 1955
- Date
- June 19, 1968
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7629 pixels × 5070 pixels (7629 × 5070 cm)
- Description
- A black and white image of people in water.
- On Solidarity Day at Resurrection City, a crowd is in the Reflecting Pool with their clothes on. In the foreground on the proper left side there is a woman in a black and white pinstripe collared tank top with matching pants. She is holding sunglasses in her right hand. There is a little boy standing next to her. He is turned to the proper left side and he is wearing a dark shirt with a white sleeve stripe and plaid pants. He is holding a sign with a wooden handle in his right hand. The sign is white with black text in different fonts. It reads [UAW SUPPORTS / JOBS / EDUCATION / HOUSING / MEDICAL CARE / GUARANTEED INCOME / FOR EVERY AMERICAN].
- There are more people in the water in the background. There is also a crowd of people on the sidewalks in front of some trees.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Poor People's Campaign
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Education
- Health
- Housing
- Justice
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Medicine
- Politics
- Poverty
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
- Object number
- 2017.90.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Laura Jones
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Nun and Policeman
- Photograph by
- Jones, Laura, Canadian
- Subject of
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4425 pixels × 6615 pixels (4425 × 6615 cm)
- Description
- A black and white digital image of a nun and a police officer.
- The nun is in the foreground. She is standing in profile with her face to the proper left side of the image. She is wearing a white tunic with a black and white headpiece. There is a police officer standing on her left side. He is wearing a short sleeve shirt and a helmet with a chin strap. He is standing with his arms folded and he is in profile, facing the proper left side of the image. There are trees in the background, out of focus.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Poor People's Campaign
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Poverty
- Religion
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
- Object number
- 2017.90.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Laura Jones
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Mule Train from Mississippi going through the city of Washington, D.C. June, 1968
- Photograph by
- Jones, Laura, Canadian
- Subject of
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5070 pixels × 7569 pixels (5070 × 7569 cm)
- Description
- A black and white digital image of a mule train from Mississippi passing through Washington, D.C.
- There are several mule-drawn wagons in a line going down a street. There are some people riding in uncovered wagons and there are others walking alongside the wagons. The wagon in the back of the line is covered and a man and woman are sitting on the back of it. The woman has her proper right arm resting on the side of the wagon and her proper left leg is crossed over her right leg. The man's legs are crossed at his ankles and his proper left arm is bent and resting on the side of the wagon. His head is resting on his left hand and his proper right hand is resting on his right knee.
- There is a police officer on a motorcycle at the back of the "train". There are cars and trucks in the background as well as a large building with columns, a tower, and arched windows. There is a street sign in the foreground on the proper left side of the image. It is slightly out of focus and reads [PEDESTRIANS / USE NORTH / CROSSWALK] with an arrow underneath.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Poor People's Campaign
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Poverty
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
- Object number
- 2017.90.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Laura Jones
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Ministers' March
- Photograph by
- Jones, Laura, Canadian
- Subject of
- Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
- Thom, Mel, born 1938
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4988 pixels × 7559 pixels (4988 × 7559 cm)
- Description
- A black and white digital image of a crowd marching.
- Ralph Abernathy and Mel Thom march with a crowd. The Washington Monument is in the background. The person on the far proper right side is wearing sunglasses, a white collared shirt, and a coat. They're holding hands with a priest. The priest is wearing a black short sleeve shirt and pants, a white religious collar, a chain with a crucifix, and a pinback button. His mouth is open and his proper left arm is bent. He is wearing a watch and a ring. His left arm is linked with Mel Thom, the man next to him. The man is wearing a plaid button down shirt and pants. He is wearing a bracelet on his proper left wrist. His left arm is linked with the right arm of Reverend Ralph D. Abernathy. Rev. Abernathy is wearing a short sleeve collared button down with vertical stripes, pants, and a jacket tied around his waist. He has a mustache and is holding sheets of paper in his hands. He is w earing a ring on his proper left hand. There is a woman on his proper left side. She is wearing a plaid button down dress with a belt, a brimmed hat, and several pinback buttons. She is holding onto Rev. Abernathy with her right hand and her proper left hand is across her stomach. The woman on her proper left side is linking arms with her. The woman is wearing a sweater, a pleated skirt, earrings, a necklace with a peace sign, and a pinback button. She has a white towel draped over her proper left shoulder.
- Many of the people have their mouths open and they appear to be chanting something during their march.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Poor People's Campaign
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Poverty
- Religion
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
- Object number
- 2017.90.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Laura Jones
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Crowd wading in the Reflection Pool
- Photograph by
- Jones, Laura, Canadian
- Subject of
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Date
- June 19, 1968
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5082 pixels × 7593 pixels (5082 × 7593 cm)
- Description
- A black and white digital image of people in the Reflecting Pool on Solidarity Day at Resurrection City.
- Men, women, and children are wading in the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The crowd is walking and running towards the foreground. There are trees in the background along with more people standing and sitting on the Lincoln Memorial. People in the crowd are holding signs and banners with slogans such as [AMERICA! / Why Not / NOW?], [(?) / (?) / end / hunger / in / America], and even a sign that was ripped off of a pole which reads [NO / SWIMMING / OR / WADING / U.S. PARKS SERVICE]. Some of the people are also wearing pinback buttons on their shirts.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Poor People's Campaign
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Poverty
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
- Object number
- 2017.90.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Laura Jones
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Teach-In
- Created by
- Jones, Laura, Canadian
- Subject of
- Williams, Hosea Lorenzo, American, 1926 - 2000
- Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5076 pixels × 7596 pixels (5076 × 7596 cm)
- Description
- A black and white digital image of a teach-in.
- The instructor, believed to be Hosea Lorenzo Williams, is in the center of the image. He has dark hair and a beard with a mustache. His head is tilted back slightly. His arms are raised next to his head with his elbows bent, and he is wearing either a bracelet or a watch on his proper left arm. He is wearing a short sleeve jumpsuit with a collar, a belt, and a white shirt underneath. There is a breast pocket on the proper left side with an unreadable label on it. There is a white notepad with two white pens inside of the pocket. Williams is also wearing a chain with an ankh on it.
- There are men, women, and children in the background and also sitting in front of him. They appear to be inside a large tent with poles holding it up. There is a tall chalkboard in the background with writing on it. The top read's [T(?)Y'S Lesson:]. The first word is probably "TODAY'S" and the word "Lesson" is underlined. There are drawings below along with more writing.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- African American - Latinx Solidarity
- Poor People's Campaign
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Education
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Poverty
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
- Object number
- 2017.90.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Laura Jones
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Placard with "The Future is Nasty" used during the Women's March
- Created by
- Dr. Brinson, Ayeisha, American
- Manufactured by
- ArtSkills, American, founded 1987
- Illustrated by
- Shepard Fairey, American, born 1970
- Printed by
- The Washington Post, American, founded 1877
- Created by
- Wethepeople.org, Inc., American, founded 2018
- Subject of
- The Amplifier Foundation, American
- Women's March, American, founded 2017
- Date
- January 20, 2017
- Medium
- ink , pressure-sensitive tape , glitter and glue on cardboard with ribbon
- Dimensions
- H x W: 29 1/8 × 22 1/16 in. (74 × 56 cm)
- Description
- A placard created by Dr. Ayeisha Brinson and carried during the Women's March on Washington, January 21, 2017. The placard is white with a thick red, foil border. On the left side of the placard is handwritten black, blue, and red text in varying fonts that reads [THE / future / iS/ Nasty]. The word [Nasty] is hand printed in bubble text that has been filled in with red and silver glitter. A large, newsprint, full page advertisement by the Amplifier Foundation in the January 20, 2017 edition of the Washington Post dominates the right side of the placard. The advertisement depicts a graphic by artist Shepard Fairey, titled "We the People Are Greater Than Fear." The graphic is of a Muslim woman in a hijab, depicted from the shoulders up, against a light blue gradient background. The hijab is made from the American flag with a blue, star spangled field on the proper right side of her head and face, and red and white stripes on the proper left side of her head and face. The stars on the hijab have been filled in with silver glitter, her eyelids highlighted with green glitter, and her lips filled in with red glitter. The proper right side of the woman’s face and hijab are shaded in blues. Above the graphic, printed in black, block text is [WE THE / PEOPLE] framed on either side by two (2) light blue diamonds, and top and bottom by two (2) light blue bands. Below the graphic is a thick light blue band with white block text that reads [ARE GREATER THAN FEAR]. Black text at the top of the advertisement reads [ADVERTISEMENT] in the top left corner and [THE WASHINGTONPOST · Friday, January 20, 2017 / ADVERTISEMENT] in the top right corner. Black text at the bottom of the advertisement reads [WE THE PEOPLE ARE INDIVISIBLE, WE ARE RESILIENT, WE PROTECT EACH OTHER, WE DEFEND DIGNITY, WE ARE GREATER THAN FEAR, / WWW.WETHEPEOPLEARE.ORG | A PROJECT OF THE AMPLIFIER FOUNDATION]. The back of the placard is white with handwritten black ink text and red and gold glitter text that reads [THE / POWer of THE / PEOPLE / is / Stronger than the / PEOPLE In Power]. In the bottom left corner are ten (10) color animal stickers overlaying a manufacturer's sticker. A white ribbon has been threaded through two (2) holes punched along the top edge of the placard and knotted in place.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Ayeisha Brinson
- Object number
- 2017.92.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Newspaper clipping © Shepard Fairey and the Washington Post. Permission required for use.
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"Pussy Power Hat" worn during the Women's March on Washington
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Pussyhat Project, American, founded 2016
- Women's March, American, founded 2017
- Date
- 2017
- Medium
- yarn: Acrylic (fiber)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 1/2 × 10 7/16 × 13/16 in. (19.1 × 26.5 × 2.1 cm)
- Description
- A "Pussy Power Hat" worn during the Women's March on Washington on January 21, 2017. The hat is knitted with varigated bright and dark pink, acrylic yarn. The knit cap is rectangular in shape with knit ribbing along the bottom edge.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Type
- hats
- Topic
- Activism
- Clothing and dress
- Feminism
- Gender
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Race relations
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Ayeisha Brinson
- Object number
- 2017.92.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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T-shirt stating "Ba-racked the Vote" worn during the Women's March on Washington
- Created by
- Barack the Vote, LLC, American, 2007 - 2013
- Manufactured by
- American Apparel, American, founded 1989
- Designed by
- Broussard, Lorielle, American
- Subject of
- President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
- Women's March, American, founded 2017
- Date
- 2008
- Medium
- ink on cotton (textile)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 25 7/8 × 16 9/16 in. (65.7 × 42 cm)
- Description
- A black, XL, short sleeve T-shirt with red and white printed lettering on the front that reads: [BA-RACKed / THE / VOTE]. The text [BA-] and [ed] are printed in red in script and cursive respectively. The letter [V] doubles as a large red checkmark and is partially covered by the white block text. Along the left diagonal edge of the checkmark is the text [www.barackthevote.com] and the letters [TM] printed in small white text at the base of the checkmark. Red splatter marks are dotted around some of the white letters. On the back of the shirt, printed in large red type outlined in white, is the number [44]. A manufacturer's fabric label for American Apparel is sewn at the interior center back neck with a second tag sewn below it with fiber content, care, and style information. Printed in white script on the interior center back neck is information about Barackawear Inc., the history of the company, care information, manufacturing information, and sizing.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Type
- T-shirts
- Topic
- Activism
- Clothing and dress
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Ayeisha Brinson
- Object number
- 2017.92.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Pinback button stating "Stay Woke" worn during the Women's March on Washington
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Women's March, American, founded 2017
- Date
- January 2017
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product) with metal and plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 5/16 in. (3.2 × 3.2 × 0.8 cm)
- Description
- A pin-back button with the text [STAY WOKE]. The button has a black background with centered white text that reads [STAY WOKE]. The back of the button is silver toned and has a pin with a fastener.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Topic
- Activism
- Feminism
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Race discrimination
- Race relations
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Ayeisha Brinson
- Object number
- 2017.92.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Reporter's notebook owned by Jim Vance
- Manufactured by
- Esselte, Swedish, founded 1913
- Owned by
- Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
- Subject of
- President Clinton, Bill, American, born 1946
- 2012 Democratic National Convention, American, 2012 - 2012
- Date
- 2011; used September 5, 2012
- Medium
- ink on paper, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 1/4 × 3 15/16 × 9/16 in. (21 × 10 × 1.5 cm)
- Description
- A spiral bound reporter’s bound notebook owned by Jim Vance. The notebooks has a white cover with black text. At the top of the cover is “REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK / CARNET DE JOURNALISTE.” A handwritten “V” in black ink is next to this printed text. Additional text on the front regards maker and manufacturing details. Three pages of handwritten notes in black ink are on the inside of the notebook. The notes refer to events and Speeches at the 2012 Democratic National Convention including the keynote address given by President Bill Clinton September 5, 2012. Printed on the back cover of the notebook is “Earthwise / AMPAD.”
- Place used
- Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Type
- notebooks
- Topic
- Communication
- Journalism
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
- Object number
- 2018.107.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Transcript of a speech given by Michelle Obama in 2012 owned by Jim Vance
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Distributed by
- Obama for America, American, founded 2007
- Owned by
- Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
- Subject of
- First Lady Michelle Obama, American, born 1964
- President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
- 2012 Democratic National Convention, American, 2012 - 2012
- Date
- Septemebr 4, 2012
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- A three paged double-sided transcript of First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2012 Democratic National Convention speech. Printed on the top of the first page is “EMBARGOEN UNTIL DELIVERY / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 / CONTACT: Obama for America Press 9312)-985-1198 / EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY / REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY BY FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA / CHARLOTTE, NC – Below are the prepared remarks of the First Lady Michelle Obama for the 2012 / Democratic National Convention, embargoed for release upon delivery:.” A header printed on the top of each page also reads “EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY.” A portion of the speech is inside handwritten brackets.
- Place used
- Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- transcripts
- Topic
- Communication
- Journalism
- Local and regional
- Mass media
- Politics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
- Object number
- 2018.107.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Michelle Obama. Permission required for use.
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Journalist pass for Nelson Mandela's State Funeral owned by Jim Vance
- Distributed by
- Republic of South Africa, South African, founded 1910
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
- Subject of
- Mandela, Nelson, South African, 1918 - 2013
- Date
- 2013
- Medium
- ink on paper, plastic, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 26 3/8 × 3 9/16 × 5/16 in. (67 × 9 × 0.8 cm)
- H x W x D (2018.107.6a): 5 5/8 × 3 9/16 in. (14.3 × 9 cm)
- H x W x D (2018.107.6b): 20 1/2 × 13/16 × 5/16 in. (52 × 2 × 0.8 cm)
- Description
- A journalist pass from the state funeral of Nelson Mandela owned by Jim Vance. The badge is on a white nylon lanyard with black repeating text (2018.107.6b). The text on the lanyard reads “STATE FUNERAL” and has the seal of South Africa on either side. The lanyard has a metal clasp that attaches to the plastic covered press badge. The badge (2018.107.6a) is white and yellow with black text. An image of Nelson Mandela is at top. The text treads “STATE FUNERAL / QUNU, EASTERN CAPE / SOUTH AFRICA, 2013 / NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA / JH VANCE III / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ST-23777 / JOURNALIST In the center of the badge is a colored image of Jim Vance. The badge has a hologram in the bottom left corner. Both sides of the badge are identical.
- Place used
- Qunu, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, Africa
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Topic
- Africa
- Funeral customs and rites
- Identity
- International affairs
- Journalism
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
- Object number
- 2018.107.6ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Journalist pass for an Inauguration Day event at the Newseum owned by Jim Vance
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Distributed by
- Newseum, American, founded 1997
- Owned by
- Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
- Subject of
- President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
- NBC4 Universal, American
- Date
- January 21, 2013
- Medium
- ink on paper, plastic, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 24 7/16 × 3 1/8 × 3/8 in. (62 × 8 × 1 cm)
- H x W (2018.107.7a): 5 7/16 × 3 1/8 in. (13.8 × 8 cm)
- H x W x D (2018.107.7b): 19 × 3/8 × 3/8 in. (48.2 × 1 × 1 cm)
- Description
- A journalist pass from the January 21, 2013 Inauguration Day event at the Newseum owned by Jim Vance. The badge has a yellow lanyard (2018.107.7b) with a metal clasp. The badge (2018.107.7a) is red, blue and yellow with white text. The badge has a hologram on the front at the top with two images that change depending on how it is viewed. One image depicts President Barack Obama with text that reads “PRESIDENT / BARACK OBAMA / 44th President of the United States.” The other image in the hologram is a picture of the Newseum with text that reads “2013 INAUGURATION DAY / AT THE / NEWSEUM / January 21, 2013.” Printed below the hologram in black and white text is “MEDIA ACCESS / LEVELS 6 2 / GROUP / NBC4 (WRC-TV). The back of the badge has additional information about the opening of the Newseum and terms and conditions of the badge.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Topic
- Identity
- Journalism
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
- Object number
- 2018.107.7ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Poster for The Longest Walk
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- American Indian Movement, American, founded 1968
- Date
- 1978
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 21 7/8 × 16 15/16 in. (55.5 × 43 cm)
- Description
- A poster advertising the entry of The Longest Walk into Washington, DC, where the walk ended. The poster has red and black text with slogans, a calendar of events from July 15th through the 19th, and contact information. The poster is dominated by the image of three men standing behind an American bison skull. The back of the poster is blank.
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- American Indian Movements
- Type
- political posters
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2014.183.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Do It Now, Vol. IX., No. 4
- Published by
- National Organization for Women, American, founded 1966
- Subject of
- National Organization for Women, American, founded 1966
- Date
- 1976
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 11 × 8 7/16 × 1/16 in. (27.9 × 21.4 × 0.2 cm)
- Description
- An issue of the National Organization for Women newsletter, Do It Now, May 1976, Volume IX, No. 4. The front cover reads, in white type on a black ground at the top: "DO IT NOW NOW NOW NOW" with the "O" in each stacked "NOW" being the logo of the National Organization for Women. Below the title, printed in black type on a white ground the cover reads: "VOL. IX, No. 4 NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN MAY, 1976". The bottom half of the cover includes a print of a black and white photograph of five (5) women marching in a city street holding banners reading "ERA NOW", in reference to the Equal Rights Amendment. A credit line identifying the women pictured is typed below the photograph reading, "Junior Bridge, Karen DeCrow, Lillian Ciarrochi, Suzy Sutton, Nada Chandler on the march for ERA. Photo: Betty Curtis." The interior pages of the newsletter, fourteen (14) total, are matte white paper with black type and black-and-white images. The contents of the newsletter include reports regarding activities and meetings of members and committees, and announcements of future member gatherings. The back cover has black type on a white ground with the organizations logo on the top and a list of task forces with contact information below it. On the proper left center is a sidebar with information about subscribing to Ms. Magazine. On the proper right lower three-quarters side is a sidebar with information about the background and ordering of the ERA Medallion. A white mailing address sticker with black type is adhered to the center top of the back cover.
- Place printed
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- newsletters
- Topic
- Local and regional
- Mass media
- Politics
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2014.198
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Letter from Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis to Congressman William McCulloch
- Written by
- Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, American, 1929 - 1994
- Subject of
- McCulloch, William Moore, American, 1901 - 1980
- President Kennedy, John F., American, 1917 - 1963
- Date
- June 24, 1971
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (20.6 x 20.6 cm)
- Description
- This three-page letter (abc) and envelope (d) from Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis is addressed to Congressman William McCulloch of Ohio. Onassis thanks him for his support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and for supporting her husband, President John. F. Kennedy. The stationery pages are pale blue, square-shaped and have a logo in the top left corner that contains an image of Aristotle Onassis's yacht, named after his daughter, and text that reads [On Board S/Y Christina]. The letter is handwritten in printscript and is signed [Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis]. The envelope is addressed [Congressman William M. McCulloch / House Office Building / Washington DC / USA] and has two postage stamps and a black ink stamp in the top right. The text of the ink stamp is illegible but it appears to be in Greek.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Ioánnina, Epirus, Greece, Europe
- Place made
- Skorpiós, Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James F. Dicke, II
- Object number
- 2014.1abcd
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Placard with image of Martin Luther King Jr. used at protests in Washington, DC
- Created by
- Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (A.N.S.W.E.R.), American, founded 2001
- Subject of
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Brown, Michael Jr., 1996 - 2014
- Garner, Eric, 1970 - 2014
- Tamir Rice, 2002 - 2014
- Date
- 2014
- Medium
- ink on paper with wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 47 13/16 × 16 15/16 × 11/16 in. (121.5 × 43 × 1.8 cm)
- Caption
- This sign was carried at Black Lives Matter protests between August and December 2014 in Washington, DC, including demonstrations for Mike Brown on August 23, 2014, Eric Garner on December 3, 2014, and Tamir Rice on December 13, 2014.
- Description
- A picket sign that reads [Dr. King's / Legacy... / JOBS / NOT / WAR / AnswerCoalition.org]. Text is black and red. The background at top and bottom is red, and in the center is an image or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The sign is created by stapling two identical posters back-to-back with a picket between them.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- picket signs
- Topic
- Activism
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Resistance
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eugene Puryear
- Object number
- 2015.211.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Placard with "Stop the War on Black America" used at protests in Washington, DC
- Created by
- Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (A.N.S.W.E.R.), American, founded 2001
- Subject of
- Brown, Michael Jr., 1996 - 2014
- Garner, Eric, 1970 - 2014
- Tamir Rice, 2002 - 2014
- Date
- 2014
- Medium
- ink on paper with wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 47 13/16 × 17 5/16 × 11/16 in. (121.5 × 44 × 1.8 cm)
- Caption
- This sign was carried at Black Lives Matter protests between August and December 2014 in Washington, DC, including demonstrations for Mike Brown on August 23, 2014, Eric Garner on December 3, 2014, and Tamir Rice on December 13, 2014.
- Description
- A picket sign that reads [STOP / The WAR / on BLACK / AMERICA / ANSWER Coalition / AnswerCoalition.org]. Text is black and yellow. The background is yellow excepting at the bottom, where the background is black. The sign is created by stapling two identical posters back-to-back with a picket and additional white paper between them.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- picket signs
- Topic
- Activism
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Resistance
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eugene Puryear
- Object number
- 2015.211.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Placard calling for an end to police terror used at protests in Washington, DC
- Created by
- Party for Socialism and Liberation, American, founded 2004
- Subject of
- Brown, Michael Jr., 1996 - 2014
- Garner, Eric, 1970 - 2014
- Tamir Rice, 2002 - 2014
- Date
- 2014
- Medium
- ink on paper with wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 47 13/16 × 17 5/16 × 11/16 in. (121.5 × 44 × 1.8 cm)
- Caption
- This sign was carried at Black Lives Matter protests between August and December 2014 in Washington, DC, including demonstrations for Mike Brown on August 23, 2014, Eric Garner on December 3, 2014, and Tamir Rice on December 13, 2014.
- Description
- A picket sign that reads [End Police Terror! / RACISM / is the Disease, / REVOLUTION / is the Cure! / Party for Socialism and Liberation / PSLweb.org]. Text is black and red. The background is red excepting at the bottom, where the background is black. The sign is created by two signs on each side, and then stapling an identical set-up back-to-back with a picket and additional white paper between them.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- picket signs
- Topic
- Activism
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Resistance
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eugene Puryear
- Object number
- 2015.211.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions