Telegram from Governor John Patterson to Governor Terry Sanford in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Telegram from Governor John Patterson to Governor Terry Sanford in Raleigh, North Carolina.

In the message Patterson discusses the Freedom Riders who have entered North Carolina, expressing support and sympathy: "I wish to advise you that the people of this state view with alarm the invasion of your state by outside rabble rousers and law violators who call themselves freedom riders....

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Telegram from Governor John Patterson to Governor Terry Sanford in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Patterson, John, 1921 September 27-2021; Sanford, Terry, 1917-1998; African Americans--Civil rights--Alabama; African Americans--Civil rights--North Carolina; Alabama--Politics and government--1951-; Alabama--Race relations; Communism; Civil rights movements--Alabama; Civil rights movements--North Carolina; Freedom Rides, 1961; Governors--Alabama; Governors--North Carolina; North Carolina--Race relations; United States--Politics and government--1945-1989
description In the message Patterson discusses the Freedom Riders who have entered North Carolina, expressing support and sympathy: "I wish to advise you that the people of this state view with alarm the invasion of your state by outside rabble rousers and law violators who call themselves freedom riders. We have experienced such invasions here in Alabama. We know for a fact that many of these so-called freedom riders have criminal records and are communists. We feel certain that this movement is promoted and backed by the Communist Party which is trying to divide our nation at a time of international crisis. It is particularly disturbing that these race agitators and rabble rousers are backed and encouraged by Attorney General Robert Kennedy." Copies of the telegram were sent to President John F. Kennedy, Attorney General Robert Kennedy, and the governors of six other southern states.
spelling Q0000040665 - Q0000040669Q40665 - Q40669Telegram from Governor John Patterson to Governor Terry Sanford in Raleigh, North Carolina.In the message Patterson discusses the Freedom Riders who have entered North Carolina, expressing support and sympathy: "I wish to advise you that the people of this state view with alarm the invasion of your state by outside rabble rousers and law violators who call themselves freedom riders. We have experienced such invasions here in Alabama. We know for a fact that many of these so-called freedom riders have criminal records and are communists. We feel certain that this movement is promoted and backed by the Communist Party which is trying to divide our nation at a time of international crisis. It is particularly disturbing that these race agitators and rabble rousers are backed and encouraged by Attorney General Robert Kennedy." Copies of the telegram were sent to President John F. Kennedy, Attorney General Robert Kennedy, and the governors of six other southern states.1961 August 281961-08-281960-1969Patterson, John, 1921 September 27-2021; Sanford, Terry, 1917-1998; African Americans--Civil rights--Alabama; African Americans--Civil rights--North Carolina; Alabama--Politics and government--1951-; Alabama--Race relations; Communism; Civil rights movements--Alabama; Civil rights movements--North Carolina; Freedom Rides, 1961; Governors--Alabama; Governors--North Carolina; North Carolina--Race relations; United States--Politics and government--1945-1989TextCorrespondence; TelegramsAlabama. Governor (1959-1963 : Patterson)Alabama Governor (1959-1963 : Patterson) administrative filesSG014028v9650Alabama 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/5392
title Telegram from Governor John Patterson to Governor Terry Sanford in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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