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Statement of the National Committee on Negro representation and civil rights

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Describing the Party's emphasis on ensuring "the fullest possible voting of the Negro people in every area"; outlining "the one decisive way for the Negro people to secure civil rights" -- voter registration drives -- and wishing the best of luck to Charlotta Bass, "the first Negro woman ever nominated for Vice-President."
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Keywords

  1. African Americans
  2. Civil Rights
  3. Government
  4. Platforms
  5. Political Activity
  6. Progressive Party (U.S. : 1948)
  7. Representative Government And Representation
  8. Women

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