| DIXIECRATS CONVENTION SOUTHERN STATES The Dixiecrats hold their convention in Birmingham, Alabama. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7992 |
| Catalog #: | 69007 | |
| Clip Number: | 69007-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1972 C | |
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| Location: | Birmingham, Alabama | |
| Year Shot: | 1948 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CIVIL RIGHTS: Misc LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Alabama | |
| Description: | DIXIECRATS CONVENTION OF SOUTHERN DEMOCRATS Dixiecrats convention takes place in after walking out of the Democratic convention over the Democratic Party's civil rights stand. States Rights Democrats, 1948, Strom Thurmond / Felding Wright. In 1948 Thurmond was chosen as presidential candidate by the "States' Rights Democrats", Southerners who bolted the Democratic party in opposition to President Harry S. Truman's civil-rights program; he won 39 electoral votes. Dixiecrats convention takes place after walking out of the Democratic convention over the Democratic Party's civil rights stand. Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America (USA). Exterior view of the convention hall in Birmingham Alabama. MS Sign over Convention hall awning reading State rights democrats. MS Delegates arriving with flags.(2 shots). S.CU Oklahom's ex-Govenor Alfalfa Bill Murray. S CU Southern Carolina's Govenor Thurmond. MS Elevated general view inside conference hall. MS News cameramen. MS former govenor Dixon of Alabama. making the opening speech. MS Crowded convention floor. S.CU the Alabama delegation with banner. MS Delegation parties with banners. S.CU The rebel Southern states nomination for Presidency Govenor J.Strom Thurmond of south Carolina for President. Govenor Fields Wright of Mississippi Vice Pres. MS Crowded convention Hall. | |
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