A Misguided Story: The Truth Behind Senator Lyndon B. Johnson's Actions, 1958-09-16

Item — Box: 17, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_17_7_0049

Scope and Contents

Robert G. Baker wrote a letter to Senator Kerr addressing false statements made by a Washington correspondent about Senator Lyndon Johnson's involvement in the defeat of the Smith States Rights bill. Baker refuted the claims and explained Johnson's actions in preventing a filibuster and supporting the Supreme Court's decisions on racial segregation. The article in the Columbia State and Record also supported Johnson's role in the legislative process.

Dates

Creation: 1958-09-16

Creator

From the Collection: Kerr, Robert Samuel, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1949-1963); 12th Governor of Oklahoma (1943-1947), 1896-1963 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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