I wonder how far Moses would have gone if he had taken a poll in Egypt? What would Jesus Christ have preached if He had taken a poll in the land of Israel?

Harry Truman

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Public opinion Political leadership Leadership

Author

Harry Truman

Language

English

Time

1954 1950s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Truman, Harry S. Memo to himself. c. 1954.

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I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures.

Harry Truman

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Topic
American foreign policy Cold War
Speaker
Harry Truman
Medium
Speech
Genre
Political speech
Language
English
Time
1947 1940s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Truman, Harry S. Address about establishing the Truman Doctrine. Joint session of Congress. 12 Mar. 1947, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Another quote from the 1950s

To separate them from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone... We conclude that, in the field of public education, the doctrine of "separate but equal" has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.

Earl Warren

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka

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Topic
Jim Crow Segregation Civil rights

Author

Earl Warren
Source
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Medium
Supreme Court opinion Legal opinion
Genre
Legal writing
Language
English
Time
1954 1950s 20th century
Authentication Score 2
Citation

Warren, Earl. United States, Supreme Court. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. United States Reports, vol. 347, 17 May 1954, pp. 483-496. Justia, supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/347/483/.