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Robert C. Byrd: “The desegregation decision of 1954 was right and proper, in my Judgment. I believe that decision is supported by a…”

On the recordJune 30, 1971
The desegregation decision of 1954 was right and proper, in my Judgment. I believe that decision is supported by a majority of the American people. I believe further that a majority of white Americans want black Americans to have the opportunity for education and economic advancement which they rightfully should have.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
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Jun 30, 1971

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Criticizing Supreme Court decisions and forced integration methods in public schools.

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