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August 31, 1935

Leroy Eldridge Cleaver, one of the best-known and most recognizable symbols of African-American rebellion, was born in Wabbaseka (Jefferson County). A leader of the Black Panthers in the 1960s, he ran for president of the United States as the candidate of the Peace and Freedom Party in 1968. Cleaver became a born-again Christian in the 1970s and was later an active member of the Republican Party.

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Fanne Foxe

In October 1974, longtime congressman from Arkansas Wilbur D. Mills suffered personal embarrassment and political damage when his car was pulled over by U.S. Park Service Police in Washington DC for not having the headlights on. Stripper Fanne Foxe bolted from the car of the obviously intoxicated Mills and jumped into the Tidal Basin near the Jefferson Memorial. Foxe later published a book titled The Stripper and the Congressman detailing her relationship with Mills.

 

In October 1974, longtime congressman from Arkansas Wilbur D. Mills suffered personal embarrassment and political damage when his car was pulled over by U.S. Park Service Police in Washington DC for not having the headlights on. Stripper Fanne Foxe bolted from the car of the obviously intoxicated Mills and jumped into the Tidal Basin near the Jefferson Memorial. Foxe later published a book titled The Stripper and the Congressman detailing her relationship with Mills.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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