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(continued) These records contained a rebutta IC in which he stated, in part, that he hac (ae Tithe organization of meetings at which persons of 4d spoken, debated or in some way took part. He indicated that he would be honored to do the same, if the opportunity presented itself, in behalf// , of Jackie Robinson and numerous others. . | 100-396631-12 p. 4 ° (18pe a The "Pittsburgh Courier" RY edition dated 5/18/57, contained an article captioned "World Watches Prayer Protest* ‘Pilgrims Begin to D.C.* This article set out information concerning a “Prayer Pilgrimage* which was held at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC, on s/11/31- Jackie Robinson was named as one who was to lead a "personali- es group. ° 62-101087-A "Pittsburgh Courier® (8)° 5/18/57 The "Kashington Star," Washington, DC, dated 6/8/57 contained an article captioned "Civil Liberties Aide Sees Discrimination End Near.* This article revealed that during the 89th Annual Commencement at Howard University, hashington, DC, Jackie Robinson along with the Reverend Martin Luther King receivéd an honorary law degree. 62-101087-A "Washington Star® 8 6/8/57 SI 62-101087-12-A "Washington Post and (8)" Times Herald"6/8/57 The “Washington Post and Times Herald,® Washington, DC, dated 8/23/57, contained an article entitled "6 From Here to Be Hailed As Leaders.* This article revealed that six District of Colu.ibia residents would be among ten persons honored at a ceremony commemorating the landing of the first 20 Negroes in English America This ceremony was held at the Jamestown, Virginia, Festival Park, Jackie Robinson was listed as one of those to be honored. 62~-191087-A "Washington Post and Times 8 Herald® 8/23/57 SI 62-101087-49-A "The Washington Star* ( 8/23/57 9).