Abernathy Watches Convention Proceedings--The Rev. Ralph David Abernathy sits in the spectators’ section of Convention Hall in Miami Beach tonight during a session of the Republican National Convention. He led about 50 followers of his Poor People Campaign into the hall, then requested permission to address the convention. Seated beyond him, with head turned from camera, is one of his aides, Hosea Williams.

Associated Press · [ca. August 1968]

[Information from item housing] Abernathy, Rev. Ralph D. Montgomery, Ala., Negro Minister