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by Arnold Hence
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Purchase a tote bag featuring the photograph "The Edmund Pettus Bridge Selma AL" by Arnold Hence. Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a 1" black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. All seams are double-stitched for added durability. Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image.
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This is the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge, sometimes just called The Bridge. It was recently seen in the movie Selma and is arguably the most famous... more
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This is the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge, sometimes just called The Bridge. It was recently seen in the movie Selma and is arguably the most famous landmark of the Civil Rights Era. It was the scene of two marches in 1965. The first on March 7, 1965 called Bloody Sunday and led by now Congressman John Lewis and Hosea Williams. The second was the famous march from Selma to Montgomery led by Dr. Martin Luther King, watched on TV by millions of people on television. The 50th anniversary of that march was held recently and was led by President Barack Obama and attended by thousands. I shot this image to look as if you could step right onto the bridge while imagining that there are 100 or more racist Alabama State Troopers waiting just on the other side to beat you half to death as they did John Lewis.
Personal background: I was born in Jackson, Michigan and raised in Minneapolis, MN. After attending 11 different schools between kindergarten and the 11th grade I decided to join the U.S. Army where I served for seven years, specializing in radar and computer repair.. I have since earned Masters and Doctoral degrees from Rutgers University, served 36 years in higher education and retired five years ago as Executive Vice President of Forsyth Technical Community College in North Carolina. My wife Anna & I have two children and 5 grandchildren. In addition to photography, I am an ordained minister, part time church musician and enjoy swimming, reading and tinkering with electronic gadgets. Photography background: I have been...
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