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Recognition of African American Service Men in Congress

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0088

Dates

  • 79th (1945-1947)

Scope and Contents

The text is a letter from W. Brining Joses to Representative Helen G. Douglas, thanking her for acknowledging the contributions of African American service members in winning the war. Joses praises the few congress members, including Douglas, who speak up for African Americans in Congress. He also requests a copy of Douglas' speech for his records. The letter also includes some technical details and a signature from Joses.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 79th (1945-1947)

Policy Area African Americans; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.

Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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