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Photographer: Allen C. Browne
Taken: January 14, 2012
Caption: Government/Politics, Law Enforcement, and Military Service
Additional Description: African Americans have played a critical role in shaping the conscience of American politics. By their very existence, African Americans have challenged the essence of the basic principles of democracy, including fairness, justice and equality for all citizens.

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Directly or indirectly African Americans have served in every war since the American Revolution. They have participated as leaders at every level of government and law enforcement.
Submitted: January 7, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Database Locator Identification Number: p230826
File Size: 1.686 Megabytes

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