“I wanna tell you, ladies and gentlemen, that there's not enough troops in the army to force the Southern people to break down segregation and admit the nigra race into our theaters, into our swimming pools, into our homes, and into our churches.”
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Strom Thurmond
Strom Thurmond was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from South Carolina. He gained notoriety in 1948 as the first sitting U.S. Senator to run for President, although he ultimately did not win the nomination. Thurmond's political career is marked by his long tenure in the Senate, where he served for 48 years, making him one of the longest-serving U.S. Senators in history. His political career is notable for his conservative stance and steadfast support for segregation. more
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