"SRO FOR RFK" 1968 CAMPAIGN ROCK CONCERT POSTER.
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$230.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, January 31, 2008 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, January 31, 2008 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction 193 - Part II
Item numbers 800 though 2307 in auction 193
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Item Description
11x17" stiff cardboard designed by Mortimer, featuring 3 Robert Kennedy images plus psychedelic lettering including "SRO" standing for "Standing Room Only." Event was May 24, 1968, just 4 days before the shock of losing the May 28th OR primary to Eugene McCarthy that set the stage for the crucial CA primary on June 4th. The latter was won by RFK but ended in tragedy on June 5th when he was fatally shot exiting the hotel after his victory speech. Concert was held at "LA Sports Arena" and offers "Special Student Tickets" available on campuses for "Students For Kennedy" or at "Kennedy For President" headquarters on Wilshire Blvd. Concert featured: The Byrds, Sonny & Cher, Mahalia Jackson, Roosevelt Grier and others. Shirley MacLaine, Gene Kelly and Jerry Lewis also made appearances. Corner has one minor corner bump to bottom right-hand corner, o/w Mint.
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