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United States Commission on Civil Rights Report of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, 1959

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09640.343 Author/Creator: United States Commission on Civil Rights Place Written: New York, New York Type: Book Date: 1959 Pagination: 668 p. : Height: 23.2 cm, Width: 14.8 cm Order a Copy

One book entitled, "Report of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, 1959." Contains a study on the history of the struggle towards attain the right to vote, equal access to public education, and housing. Also includes fascimiles related to voter registration.

United States Commission on Civil Rights

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