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Negroes protesting the hearing of 11 "Freedom Riders" here 12/12 march around the City Hall, singing hymns and shouting their desire for "freedom"

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1961 December 12.
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  1. Albany
  2. Civil Rights
  3. Demonstrations
  4. Georgia
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