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Poor People's Campaign Faces Internal Strife and Withdrawals
Mexican-American participants threaten to withdraw if leaders fail to unite and clarify aims. Rodolfo Gonzales criticizes vagueness, while Rustin resigns as coordinator. Resurrection City endures mud and welfare visits as leaders defend nonviolence and push gains like food aid and housing measures. Prince Philip is named to the Order of Merit on his birthday.
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