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Funeral Notice for Lynch Victims, and a Warning

Funeral Notice for Lynch Victims, and a Warning

A man eyes a funeral notice for four victims of a lynching in Monroe, Ga., in 1946. Underneath is a statement from the federal government threatening prosecution against anyone attempting to prevent a black person from voting.

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Aug 01, 1946
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