Response to Mr. Wilkinson's Address, 1948-03-18

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 43

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_1_6_43_0011

Scope and Contents

The text is a letter from Mr. Horace C. Wilkinson to Senator Elmer Thomas, discussing a pledge by candidates for Presidential Electors in Alabama not to cast their votes for Harry S. Truman, due to his stance on racial segregation and civil rights. The letter expresses the belief that Truman should withdraw as a candidate in favor of someone who has a better chance of being elected. The candidates pledge to uphold the principles of the Democratic Party of Alabama and not support Truman's policies.

Dates

Creation: 1948-03-18

Creator

From the Collection: Thomas, Elmer, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1927-1951); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district (1923-1927); Member of the Oklahoma Senate (1907-1920), 1876-1965 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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