A Special Message from the White House on Civil Rights

Original Title

A Special Message from the White House on Civil Rights

Devised Title

A Special Message from the White House on Civil Rights

Date

1960

Creator

White House Administration See all items with this value

Contributor

George W. Gore

Description

Under President Gore's administration, a White House message tackled harmful statistical stereotypes and societal biases. It condemned discrimination, emphasized voting and education rights, and advocated for the extension and expansion of the Commission on Civil Rights to promote equality and protect civil liberties for all.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

Civil rights See all items with this value

Politics See all items with this value

Race relations See all items with this value

Location

Tallahassee

Leon County

Florida

United States of America

Type

Textual document

Medium

Paper

Ink

Measurements

L: 21.6cm x W: 27.9cm

Format

PDF

HBCU Identifier

AR_0007_001_005_B01_F02

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.FAMU.0253

Rights

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Contributing Institution

Florida A&M University

Source

History of FAMU Collection

Collection

President George W. Gore See all items with this value

Language

English