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The GOP also touts its "impressive record of accomplishment in the field of civil rights." It says, --more progress has been made in this field under the present Republican Administration than in any similar period in the last 80 years."

 

And it adds, "The Republican Party points to an impressive record of accomplishment in the field of civil rights and commits itself anew to advancing the rights of all our people regardless of race, creed, color or national origin.

 

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"The many Negroes who have been appointed to high public positions have played a significant part in the progress of this Administration"

 

"Segregation has been ended in the District of Columbia Government and in the District public facilities including public schools, restaurants, theaters and playgrounds"

 

"The Eisenhower Administration has eliminated discrimination in all federal employment...

 

"Great progress has been made in eliminating employment discrimination on the part of those who do business with the Federal Government and secure Federal contracts"

 

"The regulatory agencies under this Administration have moved vigorously to end discrimination in interstate commerce"

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William Fisher has managed economic development programs in the Middle East and elsewhere for the US State Department and the US Agency for International Development. He served in the international affairs area in the Kennedy Administration and now (more...)
 
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