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12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103961The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.CalmThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:09+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f104091The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Location: Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:09+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Rodney Square39.745948, -75.547319CalmThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:09+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f104101The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:09+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.EngagedThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:09+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f104081The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Location: Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:09+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Rodney Square39.745948, -75.547319CalmThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:09+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f104071The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Location: Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:09+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Rodney Square39.745948, -75.547319CalmThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:09+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f104061The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:09+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.HappinessThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:09+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f104051The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Location: 825 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:09+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.825 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE39.744203, -75.549072EngagedThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:09+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f104041The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Location: 825 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:09+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.825 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE39.744203, -75.549072EngagedThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:09+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f104031The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Location: 825 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:09+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.825 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE39.744203, -75.549072EngagedThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:09+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f104021The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Location: 825 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:09+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.825 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE39.744203, -75.549072EngagedThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:09+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f104011The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Location: E 27th Street and Governor Printz Blvd, Wilmington, DE Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:09+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.E 27th Street and Governor Printz Blvd, Wilmington, DE39.750050, -75.527348ThreateningThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:09+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f104001The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:09+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.EngagedThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103991The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.EngagedThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103981The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.ThreateningThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103971The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.ThreateningThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:07+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103821The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:07+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.EngagedThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103951The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.CalmThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103941The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.CalmThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103921The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.CalmThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103931The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.CalmThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103911The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.CalmThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103901The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.CalmThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103891The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.CalmThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103881Local Title: [Youth with bowed heads gathered in Rodney Square steps, surrounded by group] The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Date: 04/08/1968 Location: Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00[Youth with bowed heads gathered in Rodney Square steps, surrounded by group]John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Rodney Square39.745948, -75.547319CalmThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network201604/08/1968John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103871Local Title: [Youth gathered in front of statue in Rodney Square, several youth in mid-speech] The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Date: 04/08/1968 Location: Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00[Youth gathered in front of statue in Rodney Square, several youth in mid-speech]John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Rodney Square39.745948, -75.547319ConfrontationalThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network201604/08/1968John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103861The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.EngagedThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:08+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103851Local Title: [youth march in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.] The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Date: 04/08/1968 Location: Market Street, Wilmington, DE Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:08+00:00[youth march in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.]John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Market StreetEngagedThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network201604/08/1968John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:07+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103841The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:07+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.EngagedThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1
12018-09-20T04:36:07+00:0018723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f103831The News Journal Title: Archival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photographer: John Peterson Copyright: The News Journal, USA Today Network2018-09-20T04:36:07+00:00John PetersonArchival photos from the aftermath of the 1968 Wilmington riots and National Guard occupation following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.EngagedThe News Journal, USA Today NetworkDigital ScanNegatives stored at the Delaware Historical Society (dehistory.org)The News Journal, USA Today Network2016John Peterson18723eee6e5a79c8d8823c02b7b02cb2319ee0f1