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17 Nov, 2014

Issues State of Emergency

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Nixon declares a state of emergency and activates the National Guard in advance of a grand jury decision regarding Brown’s death. Nixon:

The National Guard would assist state and local police as needed, in case there is civil unrest when the grand jury’s decision is announced.

17 Aug, 2014

Protests continue

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Ferguson police and protesteferguson protestorsrs confront each other once again when shots are fired throughout the streets. Police bring in armored tanks and seven more people are arrested despite a curfew that takes effect at midnight. The seven individuals will face charges for failure to disperse. Nixon:

It appeared to cast aspersions on a young man that was gunned down in the street. It made emotions raw.