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Malcolm X — Part 24
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Memorandum to W. C. Sullivan
Re: NATION OF ISLAM
Fifteen cars made up the entourage from the church to the
cemetery, but after arrival of the procession at the cemetery numerous
other cars arrived and parked behind These cars totaled 52
1 of 400
e@ grave site. He advised that although 15
cars proceeded from New York City to the cemetery, the other cars
apparently had traveled on their own and not in the funeral procession
from the church directly to the cemetery where they joined the other
cars, The funeral service at the grave site was over at 12:45 p.m.
After Malcolm X was buried and the funeral service had ended, independent
small group eulogies and prayers were offered and flowers were dropped
on the grave by numerous individuals.
Socialist Workers Party cipa n e funeral as observers.
The SWP, which has been designated pursuant to Executive Order 10450,
has supported Little in the past through Little's appearance at SWP
Forums,
“ No incidents occurred throughout the funeral service or
was at the cemetery. the
ree sister of Malcolm X made an emotional statement at the grave to the effec
that "I am ready to die for the cause." Another emotional statement
by someone else in the crowd was heard to the effect that "his death
q must be avenged." { Woe
nb i
ar > advised that the empted boycott of Harlem area,
: New York stores organized by Jesse¥Gray, Director of the Community
Council on Housing and the organizer of the Harlem Rent Strike in
o New York City, was a complete failure. Gray had attempted to have store
ing owners close their stores for a day and a half during church services
gas out of deference to Malcolm X,
“3° ACTION:
For information, This matter is being closely followed.
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