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Release announcing a telegram that Representative Claude Pepper sent to Civil Rights leaders commending them for calling off protests until the next election was over.
Correspondence from constituents sent to Claude Pepper opposing the Civil Rights Act from reasons ranging from unconstitutionality and increase of Federal power, to perceptions of a majority of the population opposing it.
Civil Rights Act Opposition Correspondence, Federal Power
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Correspondence from constituents sent to Claude Pepper opposing the Civil Rights Act for perceived provisions granting the Federal Government more power.
Correspondence urging Claude Pepper to vote against the Civil Rights Act due to writer support for segregation and preference for minimal federal power.
Correspondence from constituents sent to Claude Pepper opposing the Civil Rights Act for perceived provisions granting the Federal Government more power.
Signed petition slip opposing American intervention in World War II
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Citizens wishing to voice their opposition to involvement in World War II would sign these slips and mail them to their Senators and Congressmen. This petition was signed by E. E. Britton of Steubenville, Ohio.
A series of telegrams sent by Senator Claude Pepper warning the Senate of the dangers of the Axis powers and the dire need for American involvement in the war.
Civil Rights Act of 1966 Speech Of Hon. Claude Pepper Of Florida In The House Of Representatives Tuesday, August 9, 1966
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Speech delivered by Representative Claude Pepper where he acknowledges the tardiness and success of passing the Civil Rights Act and criticizes violence and riots.
Correspondence from constituents sent to Claude Pepper both supporting and opposing the Civil Rights Act. Opposing correspondence centered around unconstitutionality and increase of Federal power.
Correspondence sent from constituents to Claude Pepper opposing the Civil Rights Act for its provisions on fair housing. Included is a letter to Claude Pepper from the NAACP.
Correspondence re: reactions to the Civil Rights Bill of 1964 and the Los Angeles riots of 1965
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Thirteen letters and assorted clippings enclosed including newspaper stories and a sermon. Correspondence from constituents sent to Representative Claude Pepper responding to the Watts Riots of 1965 and the acquittal of three men charged...
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