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11.23.65.jpg
This is a cartoon drawn by Eugene Payne depicting Charlotte's reaction to the bombing of four civil rights leaders' homes in November 1965. "Charlotte's Complacency" wakes up after the bombings.

CrawlingDesegregation.jpg
This is the cover of a NAACP-printed pamphlet called "Crawling Desegregation." A snail is also displayed in the background. At the bottom, an abstract of the pamphlet's message appears.

hodges.jpg
This is a photograph of Luther Hodges, governor of North Carolina through much of the 1950s. He is seen here sitting down and speaking at an event.

VoteSquawk.jpg
This is a bumper sticker with a pro-voting message. In full, it reads: If You Don't Vote Don't Squawk: Register"

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kelly.gusroberts.jpg
This is a photograph of Kelly Alexander shaking hands with Gus Roberts. Roberts is in his military uniform. Roberts desegregated Central High School in 1957.

NAACPblueribbon.jpg
This is a blue ribbon made for an official at a convention for the NAACP. It is blue and features the NAACP seal.

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NAACPsupportsFederalAidFor.jpg
This is the cover of an NAACP pamphlet advocating for federal aid to only go to schools who have complied with the orders to desegregate schools.

NAACPAmericanOrg.jpg
This is the cover of a booklet printed by the NAACP defending their patriotic intentions. On the cover, an American flag is displayed prominently.

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naacpsticker.jpg
This is a paper ribbon for members, presumably from a NAACP convention. At the bottom, "Fight for Freedom!" is written.

3.10.11.1914newschools.jpg
This is a postcard featuring five new schools in Charlotte. The schools are Fourth Ward, Elizabeth, Wesley Heights, First Ward, and North Charlotte Graded School.
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