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Black Regiment commemoration, Portsmouth, Rhode Island

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Black Regiment commemoration, Portsmouth, Rhode Island

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Index data: 3-5, Laying wreath at monument: Sergeant Jackson places wreath, others are from the Youth Division, Rhode Island Minority Caucus; 7-10, Cannon salute by Newport Artillery Company; 11-14, Monument and participants following the placement of the wreaths - Rowena Stewart (left) and Sergeant Jackson (right) and the Color Guard; 15-16, Mount Zion A.M.E. Church Choir sings final selection; 17, Audience during choir selection; 18-20, Ronald Cherry at podium announcing need for funds to continue the annual commemoration service; 21-24, Collection plates circulated through audience; 25-28, 32, Audience stands to sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (Black National Anthem) followed by benediction; 29-31, Color Guard; 33-36, Audience leaving after end of ceremony

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01/01/1979
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Location

portsmouth
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Library of Congress
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