Year

1964 (circa)

Video Details

4:40; b&w; sound; V-180 AA284; M89-17

Description

Sen. George Smathers comments on the proposed civil rights bill. He mentions amendments that require states to obey federal court orders including those on desegregation. He also mentions amendments protecting voting rights. Smathers states that he will not vote for the civil rights bill and does not feel that any more legislation of that nature is required. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.

Contributors

Senate Recording Studio

Geographic Subject

Florida
Washington (D.C.)

Personal Subject

Smathers, George, 1913-2007

Subject

Civil rights
Civil rights movement
Desegregation
Integration
Politicians
Politics