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James Brown and Mayor Kevin White Address the Crowd at the Boston Garden

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Summary
This short excerpt from the 1968 concert features Councilor Tom Atkins and James Brown as they introduce Mayor Kevin White onto the stage at the Boston Garden. White addresses the crowd, urging they respect the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Brown salutes Mayor White and sings "That's Life."
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Civil Rights Leaders, African American musicians, Musical performance, Riot control, Entertainment events, Assassination
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