Speech to the Hebrew Benevolent Society

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Collection:: Solomon Blatt: In His Own Words
Title:: Speech to the Hebrew Benevolent Society
Creator:: Blatt, Solomon, 1896-1986
Contributor to Resource:: Blatt, Solomon, 1896-1986
Publisher:: Columbia, S.C. : University of South Carolina. South Carolina Political Collections
Date of Original:: 1959-04-06
Subject:: Civil rights movement--Southern States--History--20th century
People:: Blatt, Solomon, 1896-1986
Location:: United States, South Carolina, 34.00043, -81.00009
Type:: Text
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Description:: In this wide ranging speech, Blatt expresses pride in his Jewish heritage and in the contributions of Jews to American society. He also discusses the state of the economy. Most importantly, Blatt discussed civil rights for African Americans. He did not believe there was a problem concerning race relations in South Carolina, and that African Americans faced no disadvantages relating to political or economic advancement. He also warned his audience not to let the Jewish experience in World War II lead them to join the fight for civil rights for African Americans.
Metadata URL:: http://digital.tcl.sc.edu/cdm/ref/collection/sblatt/id/423
IIIF manifest:: https://digital.tcl.sc.edu/iiif/2/sblatt:423/manifest.json
Language:: eng
Additional Rights Information:: Copyright Not Evaluated. For further information please contact the University of South Carolina, South Carolina Political Collections, Columbia, SC 29208.
Original Collection:: Solomon Blatt: In His Own Words
From Solomon Blatt Papers, Speeches. Located in South Carolina Political Collections.
Contributing Institution:: South Caroliniana Library
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