Senator George Smathers Reports - Civil Rights

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Title: Senator George Smathers Reports - Civil Rights

 

Date of film: ca. 1964

 

Physical descrip: b&w; sound; original length: 4:33

 

Local call number: V-182 AA307; M89-17

 

General note: Sen. George Smathers explains his decision to stop attending the White House breakfast meetings while discussions on the civil rights bill continue. He also details the methods that the Southern senators will employ to stall talks on civil rights legislation. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.

 

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Taken circa 1964