Article from the Star-Ledger describing the arrival of Governor Hughes in Newark on Thursday July 14 and his actions in the city to observe and address the rebellion. After touring the city, Governor Hughes called the rebellion “a criminal insurrection against society, hiding behind the shield of civil rights.” — Credit: The Star-Ledger
“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
Letter submitted to the Governor’s Select Commission on Civil Disorders by Major General James Cantwell of the New Jersey National Guard regarding the amount of ammunition fired by the National Guard during the 1967 rebellions in Newark and nearby Plainfield. The report includes the types and amounts of ammunition used by National Guardsmen, estimated to total over 10,000 rounds. — Credit: New Jersey State Archives
Article from the Star-Ledger describing the arrival of Governor Hughes in Newark on Thursday July 14 and his actions in the city to observe and address the rebellion. — Credit: The Star-Ledger
