"U.S. Senator John Sparkman"

Title

Subject

April 28, 1960 campaign ad of Alabama Democratic Senator John Sparkman

Description

An April 28, 1960 *Florence Herald* campaign ad of Alabama Democratic Senator John Sparkman, noting that among other Anti-Southern legislation he has worked and voted against all "so-called civil rights bills" and that he was opposed to the U. S. Supreme Court school integration decision, and I am sponsor of an amendment to nullify the decision and to restore full control of schools to State and local authorities. I have always worked for the preservation of Southern customs and traditions."

Creator

Friends of John Sparkman

Source

*Florence Herald*, Thursday, April 28, 1960, p. 9.

Publisher

Newspapers.com

Date

April 28, 1960

Contributor

Lee Freeman

Rights

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Files

US Senator John Sparkman FH Thurs April 28 1960 p 9.jpg

Collection

Civil Rights

Citation

Friends of John Sparkman, “"U.S. Senator John Sparkman",” Shoals Black History, accessed January 24, 2025, https://shoalsblackhistory.omeka.net/items/show/954.