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December 15, 1943
The Northwest Enterprise
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
Wendell Willkie, in a Dallas press interview, advocates for equal rights regardless of race, refuses a segregated hotel reception, and calls for more improvements for colored people.
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WILLKIE SPEAKS
OUT DOWN SOUTH
By
DORIS MONTGOMERY
DALLAS, Texas.—"I believe in equal rights for all peoples regardless of race, creed or color. That means the South as well as other sections of the world," Wendell Willkie said in a press interview at Baker Hotel, Thursday.
In one Texas city a reception for Mr. Willkie had been planned at a hotel which barred colored people.
"If everybody can't come," Mr. Willkie said, "I won't be there either," and the meeting was moved to a public auditorium.
"I don't believe in intolerance," he told a reporter. "I believe in you having the same rights, opportunities and privileges as I or any other American citizen has in the world.
"I think colored people are making improvement but not enough improvement until there are definite results obtained."
OUT DOWN SOUTH
By
DORIS MONTGOMERY
DALLAS, Texas.—"I believe in equal rights for all peoples regardless of race, creed or color. That means the South as well as other sections of the world," Wendell Willkie said in a press interview at Baker Hotel, Thursday.
In one Texas city a reception for Mr. Willkie had been planned at a hotel which barred colored people.
"If everybody can't come," Mr. Willkie said, "I won't be there either," and the meeting was moved to a public auditorium.
"I don't believe in intolerance," he told a reporter. "I believe in you having the same rights, opportunities and privileges as I or any other American citizen has in the world.
"I think colored people are making improvement but not enough improvement until there are definite results obtained."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Wendell Willkie
Equal Rights
Texas
Segregation
Civil Rights
Intolerance
What entities or persons were involved?
Wendell Willkie
Where did it happen?
Dallas, Texas
Story Details
Key Persons
Wendell Willkie
Location
Dallas, Texas
Event Date
Thursday
Story Details
Wendell Willkie states belief in equal rights for all regardless of race in a Dallas press interview, refuses to attend a reception at a hotel barring colored people, leading to its move to a public auditorium, and expresses view that colored people need more improvement until definite results are obtained.