Telegram from President John F. Kennedy to Governor George C. Wallace in Montgomery, Alabama.

Telegram from President John F. Kennedy to Governor George C. Wallace in Montgomery, Alabama.

In the message Kennedy cites a section of the United States Code that allows the president to intervene in situations of domestic violence when state officials have not adequately protected their citizens. He assures Wallace that no final decisions have been made, and he he hopes that "the citi...

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Telegram from President John F. Kennedy to Governor George C. Wallace in Montgomery, Alabama.
fulltopic Alabama documents
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963; 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 Kennedy cites a section of the United States Code that allows the president to intervene in situations of domestic violence when state officials have not adequately protected their citizens. He assures Wallace that no final decisions have been made, and he he hopes that "the citizens of Birmingham themselves will maintain standards of responsible conduct that will make outside intervention unnecessary." Kennedy also refers to an agreement developed by "community leaders" to resolve the conflict, which will depend on an "atmosphere of law and order": "I trust that we can count on your constructive cooperation in maintaining such an atmosphere, but I would be derelict in my duty if I did not take the preliminary steps announced last night that will enable this government, if required, to meet its obligations without delay."
spelling Q0000021546Q21546Telegram from President John F. Kennedy to Governor George C. Wallace in Montgomery, Alabama.In the message Kennedy cites a section of the United States Code that allows the president to intervene in situations of domestic violence when state officials have not adequately protected their citizens. He assures Wallace that no final decisions have been made, and he he hopes that "the citizens of Birmingham themselves will maintain standards of responsible conduct that will make outside intervention unnecessary." Kennedy also refers to an agreement developed by "community leaders" to resolve the conflict, which will depend on an "atmosphere of law and order": "I trust that we can count on your constructive cooperation in maintaining such an atmosphere, but I would be derelict in my duty if I did not take the preliminary steps announced last night that will enable this government, if required, to meet its obligations without delay."1963 May 131963-05-131960-1969Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963; 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/2967
title Telegram from President John F. Kennedy to Governor George C. Wallace in Montgomery, Alabama.
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