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King arrested and jailed for sit-in at Rich's department store in Atlanta

King and dozens of others are arrested for participating in a sit-in demonstration at Rich’s department store in Atlanta. King and others are taken to Fulton County jail after refusing to post bond.

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Civil Disobedience

Martin Luther King, Jr. - Arrests

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King arrested and jailed for sit-in at Rich's department store in Atlanta

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King arrested and jailed for sit-in at Rich's department store in Atlanta

This entry is part of the following collection

Historical Material

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The Institute