Robert Sargent Shriver, Director of Peace Corps at a press conference prior to the establishment of Peace Corps in Chicago, Illinois. While answering the questions from members of the press Shriver says that after a tour of various countries all over the world a number of nations have demanded the Peace Corps volunteers. He says that some countries require all kinds of skilled personnel whereas some require volunteers in specific fields. He says that the first group of volunteers will leave in October for either Africa or Colombia. He talks about the tour of Nigeria where they visited almost all the major regions of the country. Members of the press take pictures and take down notes. Cameramen record the press conference.
Robert Sargent Shriver, Director of Peace Corps during an interview considers poverty as the biggest problem in United States. While answering a question he states Congress and the people as the biggest challenge in fighting poverty. He says that reaching the poor people in society is the biggest challenge. He expresses hope that with the passing of the Civil Rights Bill (Civil Rights Act) there will be a reduction in poverty as people will be free to participate in economic activities without discrimination on the basis of race.
Chicago riots. A shutter lowered down with a sign that reads 'entrance open on Sundays'. Wreckage lies on ground as people walk past it in an aftermath of riots in Chicago, Illinois. Smoke rises from a destroyed building. A sign on the pole reads 'No right turn'. Rubble piled up on the ground. Soldiers walk past a burnt building. A building on fire.
Aftermath of Chicago riots following assassination death of Martin Luther King Jr. Cars parked along the road side as other vehicles move past them in Chicago after the riots. Soldiers in a jeep move past wrecked houses. Children around destroyed and burned buildings. People walk past rubble piled up on the ground. Soldiers stand on heap of rubble.
Chicago riots following assassination death of civil rights leader Martin Luther King. United States soldiers of 129th Infantry, 2nd Battalion guard the Douglas Park after the riots. Cars drive past the park. African American boys play baseball at the park. Soldiers loaded in military trucks and other armored vehicles on a move.
After the riots in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago Temple building, cars, and buses on a street with tall buildings in the background. The Unity Building (127 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States) and the Chicago City Hall (121 N La Salle St # 107, Chicago, IL 60602, United States) in Chicago. American and Chicago flag at half-mast after the riots in Chicago. An official building with an American flag on it at half-mast. Events were after the death of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
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