Thursday, September 10, 2009

Sammy Davis Jr. Goes To Washington

Here's a picture of Sammy Davis Jr. at a party in Washington, D.C. in 1964. Sammy was very involved in politics, fighting for civil rights for all Americans. He also was a supporter of other causes as well. I wish I could have been at this party. He definitely had to be a star attraction there.

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44 comments:

  1. Nancy Sinatra FanSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    I would have walked side by side with Sammy.

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  2. Wolf BoySeptember 9, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    They are totally paying attention to him.

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  3. GabbiSeptember 9, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Amazing photo Keith, I love your Sammy posts. Such a fascinating and interesting guy.

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  4. AmySeptember 10, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    I think I would've been involved in civil rights as well back then, who is the lady next to him?

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  5. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    Hey Phoebe. I would definitely have given him my support.

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  6. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    Hey Wolf. They do seem to be checking him out.

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  7. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    Hey Gabbi. Thanks. I appreciate that. I really love doing posts on Sammy.

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  8. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Hey Amy. I would have wanted to have been involved in fighting for civil rights. I think the woman is Ethel Kennedy.

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  9. Scott (gotankgo)September 10, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    always appreciate the b/w photography - well done

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  10. JamiSingsSeptember 10, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    I wish someone would invent a time machine. I'd love to go back and meet Sammy.

    I can remember as a kid my friends being afraid of him. But to me he was the coolest man alive. Michael Jackson could never compare.

    Apparently when I was 3 I just had to learn to snap my fingers because of Sammy.

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  11. Terence SamboSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:34 AM

    love how sleek his hair looks :o]

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  12. www.janetteria.comSeptember 10, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    Nice photo from Sammy...as always...I really enjoy Ur blog Keith!

    Have a great day!
    XoXo

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  13. ZuzanaSeptember 10, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    I like this picture, as he seems to have enticed all the people in the room.;))

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  14. James JeanSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Sammy, always lighting up a room!

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  15. Frank&RémySeptember 10, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Well take about paying attention to someone :D

    I like how the girl in white dress looks a little bit disgusted, looks hilarious!

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  16. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Hey Scott. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed this photo.

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  17. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Hey Jami. Thanks for commenting. He's definitely one of the top people I would want to meet if I could go back in time.

    He's one of my favorite entertainers of all time. He could do it all, whether it was singing, dancing, acting, telling jokes, doing impressions, etc.

    Most of the kids I knew, both black and white, made fun of him. It always ticked me off.

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  18. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Hey Terence. I know. He had some cool hair.

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  19. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Hey Janet. Thanks so much. I'm happy you enjoy my blog. I'm glad you liked this pic of Sammy.

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  20. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Hey Protege. Thanks. So true. They look to be under his spell.

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  21. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Hey JFK. Yeah. He definitely has that room lit up.

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  22. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Hey Frank & Remy. Thanks for commenting. I know what you mean. He always knew how to get some sort of reaction out of people.

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  23. miriam (Björn Borg)September 10, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    cool picture, he certainly caught my eye!

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  24. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Thanks Insider. Glad you liked the pic.

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  25. Kira AderneSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Politics always have been into fashion!

    Great post Keith!
    You are really cool :)

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  26. meraldiaSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    I also wish I could be at this party!

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  27. erika soroccoSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    He looks so slick and dapper compared to everyone else! :)

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  28. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Hey Kira. Thanks so much. I think you've very cool. I always love seeing these pictures of the Rat Pack mixing it up with politics.

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  29. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Hey Erika. So true. You can tell who's is entertainment and who's in politics.

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  30. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Hey Meraldia. It would have been so cool to have been at the party.

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  31. SyedSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Absolutely amazing. He was such a great guy. Hope you're having a wonderful day :)

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  32. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Hey Dapper. Thanks. Sammy was quite amazing. Such a wonderful man. I'm having a good day so far. I hope you are too.

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  33. MondoSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Another killer pic Keith - what a crowd - he's the centre of attention

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  34. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Hey Dave. Thanks. Glad you liked it. Sammy definitely should be the center of that crowd.

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  35. KPSeptember 10, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    amazing-although that woman looks taken aback by whatever mr.davis jr. is saying:)

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    He looks pretty cool :D

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  37. ElaSeptember 10, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    Oh to be a fly on the wall at this party! Hope you're having a fantastic week, Keith!

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Ahhh I love these Sammy posts! Hurray for Civil Rights and people that had the courage to take charge!

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  39. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Hey kpeach. Thanks for commenting. With Sammy there is no telling what he was talking about.

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  40. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    Thanks Housewife. Cheers!

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  41. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    Hey Ela. I would love to have been a fly on that wall. Thanks. I'm enjoying my week. Hope you are too.

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  42. KeithSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Hey Clare. Thanks. I'm glad you are a fan of Sammy. I adore that man. I applaud all those who fought for civil rights.

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  43. Cheryl LynnSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    His life and his talent were amazing. Truly an entertainer's entertainer!

    Hope you have a great weekend, Keith. Wonderful post as per usual.

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  44. KeithSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Hey Cheryl Lynn. Thanks. I totally agree with you on Sammy. I hope you have a fantastic weekend. Cheers!

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