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Rebel Spirits: Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.

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The lives of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., who were born into very different worlds, managed to intersect in many ways prior to their deaths in 1968. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their assassinations, this exhibit incorporates images from some of the best-known photojournalists of the era along with correspondence, publications and other materials that showcase both men’s lives and work. 

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Location

The New York Historical

170 Central Park West Manhattan, NY, 10024

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Culture & History
Photography & Media
Museums
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Large Print
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Wheelchair Accessible
Audio Description
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