Delaware National Guard records, 1967-1969.

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Delaware National Guard records, 1967-1969.

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Final reports on the Delaware National Guard's patrols in Wilmington and Dover.

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Historical Society of Delaware

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SNAC Resource ID: 8065954

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King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968

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Martin Luther King, Jr. (b. January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia –d. April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. In 1964, King received the Nobel Peace Prize and in 1965, he helped to organize the Selma to M...

Delaware State College

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A state supported liberal arts college formed in 1891 as the State College for Colored Students; 1947 name changed to Delaware State College; July 1, 1994 name changed to Delaware State University. From the description of Faculty/staff collection, 1963-1994 (bulk 1971-1988). (Delaware State University). WorldCat record id: 70963048 ...

Delaware. National Guard

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In 1968 and early 1969, the Delaware National Guard was called out to control racial unrest in Wilmington and Dover, caused by growing black militancy and the death of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Guard was on duty in Wilmington from Apr. 1968 until Jan. 1969 and at Delaware State College in Dover from May 15 until July 22, 1968. From the description of Delaware National Guard records, 1967-1969. (Historical Society of Delaware). WorldCat record id: 70977956 ...