Telegram from Governor George C. Wallace to the members of the Alabama congressional delegation in Washington, D.C.

Telegram from Governor George C. Wallace to the members of the Alabama congressional delegation in Washington, D.C.

In the message Wallace gives a brief overview of the civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama, blaming "outside agitators" for the "internal strife and turmoil": "In my best judgment subversive elements have been at work in that city and many of our people suspect...

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Telegram from Governor George C. Wallace to the members of the Alabama congressional delegation in Washington, D.C.
fulltopic Alabama documents
Andrews, George William, 1906-1971; Elliott, Carl, 1913-1999; Grant, George McInvale, 1897-1982; Hill, Lister, 1894-1984; Huddleston, George, Jr., 1920-1971; Jones, Robert Emmett, Jr., 1912-1997; Rains, Albert McKinley, 1902-1991; Roberts, Kenneth A. (Kenneth Allison), 1912-1989; Selden, Armistead I.; Sparkman, John, 1899-1985; Wallace, George C. (George Corley), 1919-1998; African Americans--Civil rights--Alabama; Alabama--Politics and government--1951-; Alabama--Race relations; Civil rights movements--Alabama; Governors--Alabama; United States--Politics and government--1945-1989; Birmingham (Ala.); Jefferson County (Ala.)
description In the message Wallace gives a brief overview of the civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama, blaming "outside agitators" for the "internal strife and turmoil": "In my best judgment subversive elements have been at work in that city and many of our people suspect that these elements have been responsible for many of the acts of violence which have occurred." The governor asks the congressmen to have the House Un-American Activities Committee conduct an investigation of the situation.
spelling Q0000020298 - Q0000021502Q20298 - Q21502Telegram from Governor George C. Wallace to the members of the Alabama congressional delegation in Washington, D.C.In the message Wallace gives a brief overview of the civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama, blaming "outside agitators" for the "internal strife and turmoil": "In my best judgment subversive elements have been at work in that city and many of our people suspect that these elements have been responsible for many of the acts of violence which have occurred." The governor asks the congressmen to have the House Un-American Activities Committee conduct an investigation of the situation.1963 May 131963-05-131960-1969Andrews, George William, 1906-1971; Elliott, Carl, 1913-1999; Grant, George McInvale, 1897-1982; Hill, Lister, 1894-1984; Huddleston, George, Jr., 1920-1971; Jones, Robert Emmett, Jr., 1912-1997; Rains, Albert McKinley, 1902-1991; Roberts, Kenneth A. (Kenneth Allison), 1912-1989; Selden, Armistead I.; Sparkman, John, 1899-1985; Wallace, George C. (George Corley), 1919-1998; African Americans--Civil rights--Alabama; Alabama--Politics and government--1951-; Alabama--Race relations; Civil rights movements--Alabama; Governors--Alabama; United States--Politics and government--1945-1989; Birmingham (Ala.); Jefferson County (Ala.)TextCorrespondence; TelegramsAlabama. GovernorAlabama Governor administrative files, 1958-1968SG030847v33818Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/2957
title Telegram from Governor George C. Wallace to the members of the Alabama congressional delegation in Washington, D.C.
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