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- ↑ House, Florida Legislature (June 1, 1874). "Journal ..." – via Google Books.
- ↑ Brown (Jr.), Canter (June 1, 1998). Florida's Black Public Officials, 1867-1924. University of Alabama Press. ISBN 9780817309152 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Righting the past: War veteran and prominent citizen, John Sunday is dead at 86". Pensacola News Journal.
- ↑ "John Sunday Society". John Sunday Society.
- ↑ Carter, Ly'Nita (March 20, 2019). "City of Pensacola commemorates March 20th as". WEAR.
- ↑ "Public Invited to Celebrate John Sunday, Jr. Plaza Dedication Aug. 25". www.cityofpensacola.com.
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