Dallas’ Sixth Floor Museum, located at Dealey Plaza will have “Solidarity Now! 1968 Poor People’s Campaign”, a collection of civil rights, oral histories, photos, and memorabilia showcasing one of the most impactful periods in American history.
On display will be an assortment of protest Signs, audio field recordings and political buttons, as well recordings of those who were participants in the Civil Rights marches and protests describing their experiences as well as photographs.
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The exhibit’s name is a reference to the June 19, 1968 Solidarity Day Rally, that was a major event in the Civil Rights movement. Taking place at the Lincoln Memorial, the rally featured speeches by campaign organizers, activists and celebrities and was a continuation of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom that took place in 1963.
The exhibit looks at the tactics and impact the Poor People’s Campaign, organized by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, had as it attracted thousands of people the National Mall in Washington D.C., which they inhabited for six weeks. The encampment, called Resurrection City, covered 15 acres between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
The ethnically diverse movement attracted demonstrators nationwide and sparked federal programs and legislation that led to changes that helped the poor.
The exhibition will start August 13 and run through February 26, 2023 at the museum’s 7th floor gallery. There is no additional charge to view it.
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