Photograph of Malcolm X taken during a press conference , March 12, 1964

Item — Box: 1, item: 4

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

also included is an attached text document that states: "Malcolm X soon after he departed from Elijah Muhammad sensibly urged that the natural law dictates that man should protect his life, and his right to life even if it becomes necessary to bear arms against his aggressors."

Dates

March 12, 1964

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 box (eight photographs)

From the Collection: .21 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

caption on photograph states: "Negro nationalist Malcolm X, during press conference here 3/12 urged America's 22 million Negroes to learn how to use shotguns and rifles, apparently by establishing and joining rifle clubs. Brother Malcom, as he calls himself since resigning as New York leader of the Chicago-based Black Muslim movement said 1964 would be the 'bloodiest year yet in the civil rights fight.'" UPI Telephoto.