Letter from members of the Alabama Legislature to Governor Ross Barnett in Jackson, Mississippi.
In the letter the congressmen express support for the governor during his attempt to prevent the integration of the University of Mississippi. They particularly commend his stand against federal intervention in the matter: "We are inspired by your firm stand against illegal assumption of author...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Online Access: | http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/2977 |
| Summary: | In the letter the congressmen express support for the governor during his attempt to prevent the integration of the University of Mississippi. They particularly commend his stand against federal intervention in the matter: "We are inspired by your firm stand against illegal assumption of authority rightfully belonging to the states. We are behind you 100%." |
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