Welfare mothers protest over furniture grants: 1970

A D.C. police officer has a cut hand bandaged after a clash with welfare recipients seeking furniture money outside the D.C. Welfare headquarters at 122 C Street NW July 2, 1970.

The demonstration by 200 people sponsored by the National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO) was the third in 10 days over the issue of separate grants to buy furniture and school clothes as was the case in many states.

Tear gas was used to break up the demonstration and 13 people were arrested, including NWRO director George Wiley who was charged with felony inciting to riot.

The clash occurred after police twice blocked the demonstrators from approaching the welfare office. At an earlier June 23rd demonstration, 44 persons were arrested for disorderly conduct and unlawful at the welfare office.

City officials had earlier agreed to ask Congress for funds for furniture, but had not received any authorization. In July, after this clash, city officials established a furniture grant program.

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Photo by Wellner Streets. The image is courtesy of the D.C. Public Library Washington Star Collection © Washington Post.

Taken on: July 2, 1970

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