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May 2, 1967

Jefferson County native Bobby Hutton was present when several Black Panther Party members made national headlines by appearing armed at the California State Capitol in Sacramento to protest the Mulford Act, which prohibited the carrying of firearms in any public place. Hutton and several others were later arrested several blocks away at a gas station. At the age of sixteen, Hutton had been the first recruit of the Black Panther Party. His death in a shootout with police in 1968 became a rallying cry for the Black Panther movement. A literacy campaign was later started in his honor.

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Louisiana Purchase Exposition Exhibit

The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the centennial celebration of the purchase of Louisiana, was held in St. Louis, Missouri, and drew approximately 20 million visitors. The Arkansas exhibits included a Greek-style exhibit hall known as the Arkansas Building. The building, located in St. Louis’s Forest Park, was designed to exhibit state products and resources. Arkansas exposition expenditure, approximately $80,000, was double what the state had spent at any previous such exposition.

 

The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the centennial celebration of the purchase of Louisiana, was held in St. Louis, Missouri, and drew approximately 20 million visitors. The Arkansas exhibits included a Greek-style exhibit hall known as the Arkansas Building. The building, located in St. Louis’s Forest Park, was designed to exhibit state products and resources. Arkansas exposition expenditure, approximately $80,000, was double what the state had spent at any previous such exposition.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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