Hays - Humphrey Debate, 1949
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GW has hosted many political events in its history. The following is an article from the Hatchet in 1949 announcing a debate regarding the FEPC (Fair Employment Practices Committee) and Civil Rights. President Harry Truman had been active to ameliorate the condition of African-Americans and put an end to violence against them, particularly in the South.
"Should congress pass the FEPC and Anti-Lynching Bills?"
Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota and Representative Brooks Hays of Arkansas will debate this question at an all-University forum at 8:15 p.m. tomorrow in room 1 of the Hall of Government. Senator Humphrey will support the affirmative side of the issue with Representative Hays will uphold the negative. Dick Johnson, president of the Current Affairs Club which is sponsoring the forum, will act as moderator. The forum is open to University students, faculty members, and guests. The program will feature 30-minute speeches by both speakers and a question period, concluding with summaries by both Congressmen.
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Author or Source: Hatchet, March 1, 1949
Document Location: University Archives
Date Added to Encyclopedia: January 24, 2007
Prepared by: Lyle Slovick, Assistant University Archivist
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