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The Hampton House

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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You Can Deal With Revolution, but You Can't Deal With It

In 1968, Fred Hampton went to work with a new group from the West Coast, the Black Panthers. He established the Free Breakfast for Children program in Chicago and Free Medical Clinics. In 1969, he was named Chairman of the Black Panther Party Illinois chapter. On December 4, 1969, hewas killed by the Chicago PD,. Many believe it was nothing less than an assassination.

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