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Folsom’s Views On Segregation

October 4, 1955

Describes that Governor Folsom had vetoed three pro-segregation bills and had criticized pro-segregation White Citizens Councils

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Folsom Says People Sick, Tired of Civil Rights Talk

January 20, 1950

Explains that Alabama Governor Folsom believed that the discussion of civil rights had grown monotonous and that there were more crucial things to be discussed; also, presents information about a Democratic meeting in Raleigh that avoided discussion of civil rights that Governor Folsom endorsed as being positive.

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Editorial Grist: Jim Folsom Comes Out For Segregation

September 14, 1961

Explains that Governor Folsom, who was running for a third term, claimed he would defend segregation but that his previous actions did not support that sentiment.

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