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President Lyndon Baines Johnson in Dayton
The next Commander in Chief in our Presidential Series is the 36th POTUS, President Lyndon Baines Johnson. President Johnson is described as one the most politically astute and canny politicians of the 20th century. He began his political career in … Continue reading
Posted in DDN and Dayton
Tagged 1960 presidential election, 1964 presidential election, civil rights, Goldwater, Kennedy, LBJ, President Johnson, presidents, US Presidents, Vietnam, war on poverty
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Civil Rights Movement
The African-American Civil Rights Movement (1955-1968) refers to the movement aimed at outlawing racial discrimination and restoring voting rights to African-Americans. The movement was characterized by major campaigns of civil resistance. Between 1955 and 1968, acts of nonviolent protests produced … Continue reading
March on Washington, 1963
Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “I … Continue reading
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Tagged celebrations, civil rights, Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream speech, March on Washington, MLKJr, MS-434
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