Created by
Terry, Roderick, American, born 1964
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Child or Children
Million Man March, American, founded 1995
Printed by
Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012
Date
October 16, 1995
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 13 11/16 x 10 5/8 in. (34.8 x 27 cm)
H x W: 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
Description
This is a black-and-white photograph of a man and young boy on the National Mall during the Million Man March. The man wears a leather jacket and carries a grocery bag. He smiles directly at the viewer. The boy wears an oversize jacket and baseball cap. Both hold signs that read "MILLION / MAN / MARCH / WASHINGTON, DC, OCTOBER 16, 1995 / UNITED / STRONG / FOR A DAY OF / ATONEMENT." Behind them in the distance is a man in a poncho and sunglasses. Beyond him is a large crowd against a backdrop of trees and a tall platform.
Place depicted
National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Portfolio/Series
One Million Strong
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Activism
Civil rights
Families
Fatherhood
Local and regional
Men
Photography
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
Object number
2013.99.6
Restrictions & Rights
© Roderick Terry
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a961d909-ab1d-44fc-a6b6-e0ff6bc7c5ec

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