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Gregory, Dick (Richard Claxton), 1932-2017

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AM20-075, December 23, 1964

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10” x 8” black & white photograph: “(JX1) JACKSON MISS., DEC. 23 – TURKEY LIFT – Negro comedian Dick Gregory of Chicago removes the first of thousands of pounds of turkeys flown into Mississippi for needy Negroes and whites. The turkeys were bought with funds raised by Gregory, Sammy Davis Jr. and Drew Pearson. (AP WIREPHOTO) (DL143Ocs) 1964 See AP Wirestory”

Dates: December 23, 1964