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The cover of the August 2010 issue of American Libraries shows the Citizens for Cherrydale Library demonstrators' sign just beneath the Capitol Dome during the June 29 national rally in support of public and school libraries. More photos of the rally appear below.
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| Citizens for Cherrydale Library activist carries CCL sign at national pro-libraries rally. |
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| Pro-library advocates from all 50 states and D.C. attended. |
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| Dr. Camila Alire, president of the American Libraries Association, presided over the rally. |
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| Sen. Jack Reed (D.-R.I.) was among the dignitaries who addressed the crowd. |
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| One of several great signs at the rally. |
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| Another great sign. |
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| After the rally, several participants went into the Capitol to meet with their congressional representatives and senators. |
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