Free South Africa Movement

Creator

Rick Reinhard

Place Created

Washington, DC, United States

Date

August 12, 1985

Type of Item

Photograph

Description

On August 12, 1985, the Free South Africa Movement organized this symbolic funeral march in Washington, DC after the South Africa government banned public funerals. Protesters opposed the Reagan Administration's policy of constructive engagement with South Africa. Pictured here, left to right: actor Paul Newman; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) President Gerald McEntee; National Education Association President Mary Futrell; AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer William Lucy; and Gary, Indiana Mayor Richard Hatcher.

Organization

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Free South Africa Movement

Coverage Africa

South Africa

Language

English

Digital Format

image/jpeg

Rights Management

Used by permission of Rick Reinhard.

Collection

Private collection of Rick Reinhard