Speeches of Senator Theodore G. Bilbo on Fair Employment Practices and War Agencies in 1945, 1945-06-27

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 17

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_17_0001

Scope and Contents

Senator Theodore G. Bilbo of Mississippi gives a speech in the Senate opposing the inclusion of the Fair Employment Practices Committee (FEPC) in a bill providing appropriations for war agencies. He argues against the FEPC, claiming it would be harmful to the 16 war agencies listed in the bill. Senator Bilbo expresses concern that the FEPC would disrupt the continuity of government operations and urges his colleagues not to support its inclusion in the bill.

Dates

Creation: 1945-06-27

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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