Speech of Congressman August E. Johansen in the House of Representatives, June 10, 1957
Title:
Speech of Congressman August E. Johansen in the House of Representatives, June 10, 1957
Date:
1957
Creator (Personal):
Johansen, August E. (August Edgar), 1905-1995
Description:
A transcript of a four-page speech given by Representative August E. Johansen before the House of Representatives concerning his opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Johansen argues that there is an over reliance on the federal government to solve civil rights problems and a real fear that the zeal for improving civil rights issues will get out of hand.