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
Article from the Star-Ledger on July 15, 1967 describing President Lyndon Baines Johnson’s offer of federal support to “suppress rioting” in Newark. President Johnson had privately pledged aid to Governor Hughes on Friday July 14, but tried to avoid public involvement in Newark during the rebellion. Johnson was reportedly “furious” when his offer of federal support was made public. — Credit: The Star-Ledger
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
