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- Black Natlonalist Movel"l'leMt, DeRvor Division C 1 1/30/68 A~ Black Nationalist Movement, Detroit Division NLll 11'2.A:.-\3-\~l ~·SON'\I ~u t=o I). \:4) C 80 1/31/68 -14r-(t~ utt»d ~'1/J./(3 .eaa repoll Black NationalistMovement
- department to work until they fall in their tracks," . the response was tumultuous. The press quoted him as continuing: ·question of law and order. "It's hot a We are not concerned with peace. We are concerned with the liberation of black people. We
- - l August 5, 1967 NOTES OF MEETING OF PRESIDENT WITH MEL ELFIN, NEWSWEEK: JOHN STEELE OF TIME: JACK SUTHERLAND OF U.S. NEWS, JULY 28, 1967 The President had a general discussion with these three magazine writers on the Detroit riot and civil
- Date: Returned to Mr. George Trask December 4, 1967 on December 4, 1967 the following: 1. FBI Report on Detroit, Detroit, Re: Rioting, July 23, 1967 Michigan, dated July Michigan, Beginning (CONFIDENTIAL) 24, 1967 2. FBI Report on Detroit
- Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and former Police Commiss·ioner of Detroit, wrote:· "Episodes like those experienced in Birmingham and Selma, Alabama, in oxford and Neshoba County, Mississippi, add to the police problems in every section
- they felt that it was necessary to defy the travel be,n to Cuba. We feel that we a.re members of an -)!)pressed g:roup •living within the scope of Unj_ted Sta:t;,es. power' and influence, but not e, significant part or major force of • that power
- . Preliminary inquiries in Milwaukee and Detroit met with little response. This was thought to be unusual in view of the fact that these cities would be likely to have had large representations at such a meeting. It appears that the meeting was scrubbed because
- . • A source of this Bureau who has furnished reliable information in the past advised that James Haughton, Director of the Harlem Unemployment Center in New York City, at a press conference.on February 18, 1968, called for "rebellion or jobs'.' and announced
- Shop. To DGH (CB). 1:25 PM 7/24 (Looter) ROBERT BEAL, 49/N/M of.8857 Treadwell, a looter, shot_by Detroit Police Patr. ERNEST GILBERT, #2 Task Force, at the Oakland Auto Parts, 9325 Oakland. Homicide File #71! Assigned to - Bowron. Report on Case
- See all scanned items from file unit "Investigations - Detroit - General"
- Detroit (Mich.)
- Detroit Police Department
- Office on the above date contains the following folders. 1 • . Political Process 2. Post Vietnam Planning , 3• Press Contacts 4·. Wage-Price Guideposts .· 5. Vietnam 6. Watts , ... ~:· - .. •,; ~ ,. - ·~ 7. . Detroit - Chronology - Aug
- . If a perspective member cannot read or write, the Muslims provide instruction. Chicago then passes on the member's qualifications and if accepted, the member is issued a "free name". 15 GO~ CE 157-5490 REVOLUTIONARY ACTIONMOVEMENT On November 3, 1964, CE T-11
Folder, "March 12-18, 1965 [Selma Situation]," President’s Appointment File [Diary Backup], Box 15
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- , 1965 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT It is my feeling that it is important, both in terms of pr esent and future attitudes toward the Administration on the part of a large and influential group, fo r you to include in your press conference today some
- will get there as members of the various boards and committees signing the ad. CRS will decide how this is to be convened. We need an immediate follow-through on this, for SCLC is . ~ ing pressed to either show progress or begin to implement s age 2
- ~ne of SiMuhammad Is Templss of Islam". : The.NO! is an all-Negro organization which was r.>riginally. organized in 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, ~1Ul-1Al'it'JAD claims to have been selected by Allah, the Supreme· Being, to lead the so-called llegro race
- - - ,.. • • Dr. Wright, ~s con:ve:..:1.01"' also served as chaiman until a militant aection of th~ ccnference objected to his moderate position &nd :moderate atatEaments to the press ·.L'ld successt'ully inst&Uee more mli~ant chairmen including Ron Karenga
Folder, "Gray, Jesse Willard," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Embargoed Series, Box 8
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- by JESSE GRAY. Tba press release 1a headed "ill Black March On The White House Conference", and calla tar a b07cott ot the White House Conterence on Civil Rights scheduled tar June 1,2, 1966. JESSE GRil described-the White House Canterence as "a cruel white
- assassination -- to reassure a nervous world that "the gove nment in Washington lives", and to acquaint millions abroad with the new leader of America and the free world. Minutes after the bullets struck John Kennedy, USIA threw all its resources into this task
- in whatever way possible and with ~hatever weapons were on hand. Epton has also allegedly preached violence and stated that the Negroes must be free, that they were going to kill "cops" and judges, that no revolution can be won by peaceful means
Folder, "Epton, William Leo, Jr.," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Embargoed Series, Box 8
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- which was originally organized in 1930 in Detroit» Michifan. MUHAMMAD clai~s to have been selected by ALLAH, the Sc.prerne Being, to lead the so-called Hegro race out of slavery in the wilderness of Uort'.11 Ar.1erica by establishj_ng an independent
- if you could request Dorothy Territo to compile as complete a set of such quotations as possible . These quotations ar e needed by March 30 . Sincerely, Lloyd,)Vri ght Direci'br Press and Publications Service Mr. G eorge Reedy T he White House RECEIVE
- ]; Neighborhood Centers; Mexican American race relations; accomplishments of the Johnson Administration in civil rights; Negro appointees; reports on civil disturbances; some material on the Detroit riots in 1967 [see also HU 2/ST 22]; Negro statistical
- _HOLDSPRESS CONFERENCE H. Rap Brown, National Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, a militant black nationalist organization, held a press conference yesterday at the United Nations Methodist Church in New York City. Brown stated he had
- . Davidson Sommers • David Stahl • John W. Wade • Member of Executive Committee of the Board of Directors Honorable Lee White Counsel to the President The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Lee: Enclosed is a press release which I feel very strongly should
- possible and with whatever ueapons were on hand. Epton has also allegedly preached violence and stated that the Negroes cust be free, that they were goin$ to kill "cops" and judges, that no revolution can be uon. by peaceful ceans and that· they would have
- of the kk ghetto. Upon arrival at Cit¥ llall, the state and city officials attempted to devise a sxx statement ~ c for the press. At this point one of the leaders of the Plainfield Negro community came into the room aaax in which they were meeting
- to work until they fall in their tracks," the response was tumul tuous. . . S ~ -: The press quoted him as •• I • • g • question of law and order. peace. "It's not a We are not concerned with We . are concerned with the liberation of black people
- it and as you go along the harder it gets to climb the hill; you will have the neurotics who will drop out. You read about it every day in our country because we have a free press. They have them too. The young have to defend the country for us. It was left
- if it were possible for Bill Moyers at a press briefing to give the views of the President on the B.ond ca:se. It would seem that the basic point to be made is how this action by the Georgia legislature stifles the precious right to dis sent
- may wish to discuss this matter in my absence. The following cities may conceivably be selected as the pllot city: St. Louis, . Providence, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Detroit, °Los Angeles, Chicago, and Cleveland. . : ,. ' .,. '' ! • I '. l ". I
- to Washington He came from a day that is dead . He offers us a philosophy of government the whole free world has rejected--a philosophy that permits the government to tyrannize over men, provided it is duly constituted under law . Wallace represents a group
- allow that organization to describe the priority needs of the affected areas in Los Angeles and to make proposals to meet those needs. We would certainly press them to accomplish this as soon as possible. The principal need that has been identified to us
- WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES) FORM OF DOCUMENT CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE DATE REST RICTION ~~cJ~~~~~~-f-1~-pc~~ltt"~~P't~~ o~ 10/23/ l3 ~ NLJ"" 15-2\ FILE LOCAT IO N Whi t e House Press Office Files Back-up Mat erial
- See all scanned items from Press Office Files Box 71
- Folder, "March 13, 1965, #38, Backup Material For the President’s Press Conferences, Press Office Files, Box 71
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- in Selma. I hope you will take this release in the spirit of genuine praise in which it is offered. Respectf'ully yours, l(JIJ,11 !GJ 'A:LM._.; Kat;' ;;jpan Press Secret [6 of 7] From the Office of Congressman Teno Roncalio D-Wyoming At Large 1323
- the institution of a school desegregation suit, the Board of Education adopted a policy of free transfer . However , only six Negro children have transferred to previously all white schools . The automobile of the parents of one of these children was burned
Folder, "[Papers for] November 14, 1968 Special Cabinet Room Meeting," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3
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- is close upon us now. And it is not too early to as.k : What .w ill we observe on that Independence Day eight ye~rs • from now? Will we witness the beginning of our third century as a real ·. union of free men -- or will we go into it sensing in our
- ~gi~g. My comments to the press consisted of, essentially, "I'm here because President Johnson, on behalf of the Americans everywhere, is deeply concerned and wants to be of help," and "I'm not here to rake through yesterday's ashes and rehash old
Folder, "Boutelle, Paul Benjamin," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Embargoed Series, Box 7
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- the United States. of non-white people here in 3. The right of free expression by the constitution of the United States. as guaranteed The first aource on May 10, 1966, _advised that the HCFPwas lo~a.ten at 357 T,t1t.0Y. lwe1111~, New York City .. MY100
- of this situation, I would recommend that you not see him. McCone will understand because I had lunch with him Saturday about Watts and he realizes how busy and pressed you are. If you agree, I will acknowledge receipt of his letter on your behalf, tell him we
- for your support as responsible Negro leaders. (The President read Associated Press item on Stokely Carmichal.) UNDER SECRETARY KATZENBACH: The loss of this leader is so tragic. We must see what we can do to further Dr. King's objective. SECRETARY CLIFFORD
- report on Gov. Johnson's afternoon press confer ence; Johnson had sent two plainclothesmen into the area to assist the FBI in the search. Gov. Johnson had not called President Johnson or the Justice Depa1 tment, but he was working with the FBI. 1 7:30
- ti f r . I ·! Although the Department anticipates that, when pressed, Alabama will comply, consideration is being given to means of easinG undue· hardships which may a.ris·e if the ·Department programs were terminated in the State. The following