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Dr. Robert P. Moses gave the keynote speech at the Old Capitol celebrating the Mississippi Freedom Summer of 1964. He spoke of the importance of education and history. Here are some photos. Be sure to go see the new exhibit at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History examining the courage, violence, and promise or the "long, hot summer."

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Dr. Robert P. Moses was a "fearless worker SNCC and COFO and a principal organizer …

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Myrlie Evers-Williams and Bob Moses.

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Myrlie Evers-Williams.

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Cadets from West Point came to the talk to tell everyone that they have installed …

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Bob said over and over that America "lurches forward and back" ... "I'm looking forward …

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Byron de la Beckwith Jr. was in attendance.

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