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All-Summer Civil Rights Fight Looms: But Congressional Leaders Failing To Support President

January 18, 1950

Describes the disputes within the House of Representatives as conflicting sides of civil rights legislation began to enter discussion and the efforts from President Truman to keep the House legislation rules the same in order for a fair decision to be made.

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Editorial Grist: Adlai On Location In Harlem

October 18, 1956

Describes the civil rights efforts of Adlai Stevenson, previous Governor of Illinois and also notes the divisions within government officials on the issue of segregation.

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Editorial Grist: The Famous About – Face

June 25, 1964

Displays statements against the creation of the FEPC made by Lyndon B. Johnson during his time in the Senate, prior to his presidency.

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Johnson’s Record on ‘Civil Rights’

March 19, 1964

Conveys that President Johnson claimed he was a supporter of civil rights legislation and examines his votes within Congress that contradicted that claim.

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Ike And Republican Congressmen Chang (typo) On Civil Rights

January 23, 1958

Describes the belief that Republican President Eisenhower had become reluctant in pursuing civil rights legislation and had silenced himself as a result of losing the Black vote to his Democratic opponent.

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