Behind Bars--The Rev. Ralph Abernathy, leader of the Poor People’s Campaign, looks through the barred window of a bus today after he was arrested in Washington. Abernathy had sought to lead a group of demonstrators onto the grounds of the U.S. Capitol and was taken into custody.
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Behind Bars--The Rev. Ralph Abernathy, leader of the Poor People’s Campaign, looks through the barred window of a bus today after he was arrested in Washington. Abernathy had sought to lead a group of demonstrators onto the grounds of the U.S. Capitol and was taken into custody.

Associated Press · [ca. June 1968]

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

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

🔒
Order museum-quality prints

Sign in to order prints, canvas, and more of this work. Browsing and full-resolution downloads stay free.