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Danville Demonstrations, Night Scene with Police
(WDBJ Television, Roanoke, VA)

Many of the demonstrators in Danville's June 1963 protests were high school students and young adults. Later, when police and city leaders arrested and prosecuted the demonstrators for violating an injunction the parents of young participants were also arrested and charged--with contibuting to the delinquincy of a minor. Helmeted police wielding nightsticks and fireman wielding firehoses dispersed demonstrators.
About the film
  • Date: Summer 1963
  • Sound: Yes
  • Duration: 00:53
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