Communist Benjamin J. Davis Speaks at New York's City College
Dec. 21, 1961 - Benjamin J. Davis (pictured), a leader of the Communist party, was the center of violence at New York’s City College today after he gave a speech there. He was struck on the head by a sign but was not injured. College guards and students exchanged punches. One student shouted, “Sell your free speech to the widows in Hungary.” Others sang “God Bless America.” Many carried placards reading, “Commies Go Home,” “This Isn’t Academic Freedom — It’s Suicide” and “Fre