1. Georgia's 'Uppity' Legislator.
- Author
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Shapiro, Herbert
- Subjects
GEORGIA state politics & government ,LEGISLATORS ,VOTING - Abstract
Irony reigned in the Georgia House of Representatives on January 10, 1966 when Representative-elect Julian Bond took the witness stand in a special hearing to determine if he should be seated. The challenge to Bond's seating was led by Republican Jones Lane. Beneath the surface politeness the hearing moved on to a predictable conclusion. When the vote came, only twelve Representatives voted to seat Julian Bond, all of them were from Atlanta area and live were Negroes Appeals to seat Bond were made to the House.
- Published
- 1966