Newark Firemen Put Out A Fire on Broad Street
Members of the Newark Fire Department work to put out a fire at the Hartley’s store at Broad Street and Branford Place on July 14, 1967. — Credit: The Star-Ledger
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“Operational Report” on the 1967 Newark rebellion submitted by the New Jersey National Guard to the National Guard Bureau. The report includes a summary of National Guard actions and activities, along with “lessons learned in this operation.” This report was submitted to the Governor’s Select Commission on Civil Disorders as well. — Credit: New Jersey State Archives
Proclamation of Gov Hughes Declaring State of Emergency- July 14, 1967
Proclamation signed by Governor Hughes at 9:34 PM on July 14, 1967 declaring that “a state of emergency exists in the City of Newark.” By declaring the “state of emergency,” Hughes invoked “emergency powers,” such as establishing a curfew and restricting traffic within the City. — Credit: New Jersey State Archives
