MOST HISTORIC LUNCH COUNTER IN AMERICA

When you claim your place it becomes an historic lunch counter.

1960 Greensboro, NC. Image via http://americanhistory.si.edu

This historic lunch counter is big history, and big history goes into the Smithsonian.

The American History section shows the Greensboro historic lunch counter in its full glory.

Put yourself in the same place and wonder what you’d do.

Image via americanhistory.si.edu

With a mirror behind it, and George Washington in the background, a good photographer has a great set up for history in the making.

It’s a tough shot.

For BoomerPdx it’s a shot of the ages reflecting a better future once we focus.

image via DG Studios

I took this shot and others behind lined up for the same.

I hope theirs turn out better, but the message remains the same.

“What’s good for one is good for all.”

Farmers go with the goose and the gander. Same thing.

When you get a chance to jump on the coattails of history, go for the ride.

Hang on tight.

From americanhistory.si.edu:

On February 1, 1960, four African American college students sat down at a lunch counter at Woolworth’s in Greensboro, North Carolina, and politely asked for service.

Their request was refused. When asked to leave, they remained in their seats.

Their passive resistance and peaceful sit-down demand helped ignite a youth-led movement to challenge racial inequality throughout the South.