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(25331) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "Walk to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Date:  1963-06-23 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Jim Yardley ...

Image - eclemens - 04/23/2013 - 09:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28601) Race Riots, Detroit, Violence, 1943

A young woman examines a car destroyed by a mob during the 1943 race riot. Date:  1943-06-21 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.) -- Riot, 1943, Detro ...

Image - eclemens - 06/08/2012 - 15:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28793) Presidents, Campaigns, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Detroit, 1952

Presidential hopeful General Dwight Eisenhower gives a big smile and wave to the crowds during a campaign stop in downtown Detroit. In the background the world's Largest American Flag is displayed on the JL Hudson Department Store, possibly in honor of ...

Image - eclemens - 08/27/2012 - 17:10 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27070) Civil Unrest, Riots, Rebellions, Detroit, 1967

Mayor Jerome Cavanagh and Senator Philip Hart tour an area destroyed during the 1967 Civil Unrest. Date:  1967-07-31 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Detroi ...

Image - eclemens - 04/25/2018 - 13:56 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(309) Buildings, J.L. Hudson's Department Store, Detroit, 1965

The largest American flag in the world is unfurled outside of the 3rd through 9th floors of the J.L. Hudson Department Store in celebration of Flag Day, Detroit, Michigan. Members of the armed services and the general public attend the ceremony. Part of ...

Image - eclemens - 07/16/2010 - 16:27 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27071) Civil Unrest, Riots, Rebellions, Detroit, 1967

Mayor Jerome Cavanagh and Senator Philip Hart tour an area destroyed during the 1967 Civil Unrest. Date:  1967-07-31 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Detroi ...

Image - eclemens - 04/25/2018 - 13:57 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11886) Civil Rights, Marches, "Walk to Freedom", Detroit, 1963

Political, spiritual, civil rights, and labor leaders guide thousands of activists down Woodward Ave. during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights march, Detroit, Michigan. Left to right: Walter Reuther, Benjamin McFall, James Del Rio, Dr. Martin L ...

Image - eclemens - 05/03/2010 - 14:13 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28396) Tartars logo, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 1979

The logo of the Wayne State University Tartars. This image was retired in 1979 after student groups accused it of ethnic insensitivity. Date:  1979 Physdesc:  Photograph (University Archives, Wayne State Univ ...

Image - cwesterman - 04/09/2012 - 14:22 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11455) Chrysler Strike, Detroit, Michigan, 1939

John Dewey, a federal conciliator in many of the early UAW strikes, reads aloud the agreement that settled the 1939 Chrysler Strike, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1939 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:&nbs ...

Image - eclemens - 11/17/2023 - 11:40 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25339) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

An interior view of Cobo Hall as participants in the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration wait for the speakers to appear. Date:  1963-06-23 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  De ...

Image - eclemens - 06/08/2011 - 13:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments