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World Service,24 May 2016,9 mins

Hands Across America

Witness History

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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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