Father James Groppi press conference following the first open housing march, August 29 1967

News film clips of Father James Groppi the day after the first open housing march across the 16th Street bridge on August 28 1967. The first clip has Groppi describing the event as a "white riot" and asking Mayor Meier to provide better protection for the marchers. The second clip contains footage of Groppi and the Commandos announcing that they would continue to march with or without permission. In the third clip Groppi questions how people who go to church on Sundays can so vehemently react against the marchers.SoundColo