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Governor Blanco Pardons Claiborne
Capital City Press2005-01-05
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Baton Rouge, United States
Newspaper article from The Advocate. On January 5, 2005 Governor Kathleen Blanco officially pardened Rev. Betty Claiborne and her late sister, Pearl George for their part in the integration attempt at the City Park public pool in 1963. Claiborne, George and three men were arrested on July 23, 1963. Claiborne spent 10 days in jail.
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- Title: Governor Blanco Pardons Claiborne
- Creator: Capital City Press
- Date Created: 2005-01-05
- Location Created: Baton Rouge (La.)
- Type: Facsimile
- Rights: East Baton Rouge Parish Library
- Medium: Digital file
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