The toughest job: William Winter's Mississippi
From his early exposure to racial segregation as a child and solider in World War 2, to his long career in politics during the rise of the Civil Rights Movement, the story of William Winter is one of courage and leadership set during some of the most tumultuous times in American history.
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Creator
Graves, Matthew
Date of Original
2014
Subject
Governors--Mississippi
Mississippi--Race relations
Mississippi--Politics and government--20th century
Civil rights--Mississippi
People
Winter, William F.
Location
United States, Mississippi, 32.75041, -89.75036
Medium
documentary film
Type
MovingImage
Description
In 1979, William Winter was elected Governor of the state of Mississippi. His goal was to improve the state by reforming the education system and create a public kindergarten. The plan was met with a barrage of critizism and obstacles, ranging from funding disputes and political meandering to overt racism. After multiple defeats leading to his final year in office, William Winter called a Special Session of the Legislature in December of 1982 that would ultimately decide the fate of the education reform bill.
From his early exposure to racial segregation as a child and solider in World War 2, to his long career in politics during the rise of the Civil Rights Movement, the story of William Winter is one of courage and leadership set during some of the most tumultuous times in American history.
Language
eng
Contributing Institution
Southern Documentary Project
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