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Race Fear Sweeps the South.

Authors :
Sancton, Thomas
Source :
New Republic; 1/18/43, Vol. 108 Issue 3, p81-83, 3p
Publication Year :
1943

Abstract

Presents information on the race relations between the Whites and the Negroes in the U.S. Information on rumors of race-riots in Memphis; Recognition of the fact that the current race tension in the South is a growing threat; Probability of the Axis exploiting the situation on hand; Impact of the economic independence of the Negroes in the race troubles in Memphis; Investigation by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation to determine the causes of disturbed race relations throughout the South; Need for a major social reform; Sense of dignity growing among Negroes; Atrocities on Negroes living in Memphis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00286583
Volume :
108
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
New Republic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
14747417