Dewey’s Sit-in Historical Marker

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219 S 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dewey’s Sit-in Historical Marker is located in Philadelphia, PA, commemorating a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. This site marks the 1965 protest at Dewey's Restaurant, where African American students and activists staged a sit-in to challenge racial segregation. The event highlighted the struggle for equality and sparked further efforts towards desegregation in public spaces.

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