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Clay, aka Ali v. United States 1966-1971

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Source: Central Intelligence Agency. Memorandum for: Chief, SR Staff - Subject: Project Merrimack 1967.
Central Intelligence Agency. "Memorandum for: Chief, SR Staff - Subject: Project Merrimack." 1967.

Microfiche: #1979-346E
Date Issued: August 8, 1967
Date Declassified: [No declassification date]
Length: 4 pages
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This CIA memo includes a report on a rally held for Muhammad Ali on July 18, 1967 on the southwest grounds of the Washington Monument. The rally was attended by 275 to 300 people according to the CIA operative. A letter written by Ali was read to the crowd saying he regretted not being able to attend due to previous commitments.

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