In the first letter, written September 28, 1962, Selden writes Congressman William Colmer, dean of the Mississippi delegation, to offer encouragement and assistance during the conflict over the integration of the University of Mississippi. In the...
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...
In the message the congressmen commend Ross's efforts to prevent integration at the University of Mississippi ("the courageous battle you are waging for constitutional government"), and they promise that "Mississippi's fight is Alabama's fight."
The letter asks Wallace to reconsider his opposition to the integration of the University of Mississippi. The author argues that racial strife will harm the nation ("What more could Russia ask?") and urges the new governor to enter office with a...
In the letter Long discusses federal intervention during the integration of the University of Mississippi, and he explains that this has discouraged support for the Democratic Party in his area. He commends Wallace for backing Mississippi Governor...
In the message the congressmen criticize the president's involvement in the integration of the University of Mississippi, and they compare his actions to President Eisenhower's intervention in Little Rock, Arkansas. They demand the "immediate...
The legislature desires to hear from Wallace because he has "proven himself to be a staunch advocate of states rights, constitutional government and the traditional Southern way of life."
Included here are nine telegrams: three from President John F. Kennedy to Governor George Wallace, three from Wallace to Kennedy, one from Wallace to University president Frank Rose, one from Col. Albert Lingo of the Alabama Dept. of Public Safety...
2009-09-15
QuickView
Display a larger image and more item information when the pointer pauses over a thumbnail