Bayard Rustin
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Bayard Rustin was an American political activist and prominent leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights. Rustin was the principal organizer of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.
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Rustin's Bureau of Prisons mugshot c. 1944
Leaders of the March on Washington posing in front of the statue of Abraham Lincoln on August 28, 1963
Rustin and Cleveland Robinson of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 7, 1963
Rustin, 1963
Rustin speaks with civil rights activists before a demonstration, 1964.
Walter Naegle & Robt Seda-Schreiber with Medal of Freedom awarded posthumously by President Barack Obama to Bayard Rustin.Awards 4
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About this person
Country
United StatesCategory
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1987 · aged 75
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