Senator Robert S. Kerr of Oklahoma Supports Fair Employment Practices, 1952-01-01 - 1952-12-31

Item

Identifier: CAC_CC_031_4.10_10_6_0008

Scope and Contents

Senator Robert S. Kerr of Oklahoma expresses his support for fair employment practices in a statement made in response to the question of whether he would back a Federal Fair Employment Practices law. Senator Kerr emphasizes the importance of protecting the constitutional rights of all citizens and believes that discrimination and prejudice must be eradicated on a local, personal level. He advocates for unity within the Democratic Party while upholding fundamental rights at the state level. Kerr asserts that there should be no second-class citizens in the country and advocates for equal rights for all individuals, regardless of race, color, or creed. He believes that the principle of fair employment practices is essential for upholding equality and justice for all Americans. Senator Kerr is confident that the Democratic Party's platform will uphold the principle of equality and provide a program for progress towards achieving democratic goals.

Dates

Creation: 1952-01-01 - 1952-12-31

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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