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Police Officer in Ferguson
A member of the St. Louis County Police fires tear gas during demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 18, 2014.
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- Civics & Citizenship
- History
- Social Studies
- Democracy & Civic Engagement
- Racism
Police Officer in Ferguson
Police Officer in Ferguson
A member of the St. Louis County Police fires tear gas during demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 18, 2014.
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