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surely it is legal for Mississippians and other citizens of the U. 8. South to walk the streets of Harlem to ‘educate' the blacks there to American ways."' The release indicates Rockwell intends to ask the Attorney General of the United Statesfor protection, but if the authorities "are lax in enforcing our rights in Harlem, we shall be forced to do what we can to protect ourselves from the restless natives, and we have no intentions of winding up in any Harlem stew-pot." c. Public Meetings and Speeches The open-air meeting is another favorite propaganda method. ‘In March, 1960, Rockwell announced his intentions of holding weekly open- air meetings. Flanked by three or four uniformed storm troopers, he stood on a hastily constructed platform over which the ANP banner was supported by two American flags. These meetings were usually held during the : spring and summer on the Mall in Washington, D. C. , and were intended to acquaint the public with the aims and purposes of the Party and recruit additional members. On occasion, the audience, though sparse, became violent, anda melee ensued. After more misses than hits and more confusion than violence, Rockwell and his disheveled troopers would, if not arrested for disorderly conduct, return to headquarters, where they exchanged lies of bravado under fire. - 23 -