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Hands Across America
In May 1986, more than five million people took part in Hands Across America - an attempt to form a nationwide human chain to raise awareness of poverty and homelessness. Hear from the organiser of the event, Hollywood promoter Ken Kragen.
Photo: Santa Monica California. Credit: Associated Press.
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Tue 24 May 201607:50GMT
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