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June 23, 1959
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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The 50th NAACP convention in New York from July 13-19 features key civil rights speeches by Senators Hugh Scott and Hubert Humphrey, with opening and closing events at the Coliseum and Polo Grounds including notable figures like Jackie Robinson and Roy Wilkins.
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NAACP Convention To Hear Major Party Liberals
NEW YORK. - Spokesmen for the liberal wings of the two major political parties will be heard in important addresses at the 50th annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People which opens here on July 13 and continues through July 19.
Senator Hugh Scott, Pennsylvania Republican and consistent supporter of civil rights legislation, will be the principal speaker at a session on civil rights. Tuesday afternoon, July 14. The following morning, a Minnesota Democrat, and staunch advocate of equal rights, Senator Hubert Humphrey, will address a session on political and legislative action.
Except for the closing mass meeting on Sunday afternoon, July 19, all sessions of the convention will be held in the New York Coliseum.
The final session will be a giant rally in the Polo Grounds with songs by Mahalia Jackson and addresses by Jackie Robinson, Roy Wilkins and others. Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, Borough President Hulan Jack and Dr. Channing H. Tobias will be the principal speakers at the opening session in the Coliseum on the night of July 13.
NEW YORK. - Spokesmen for the liberal wings of the two major political parties will be heard in important addresses at the 50th annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People which opens here on July 13 and continues through July 19.
Senator Hugh Scott, Pennsylvania Republican and consistent supporter of civil rights legislation, will be the principal speaker at a session on civil rights. Tuesday afternoon, July 14. The following morning, a Minnesota Democrat, and staunch advocate of equal rights, Senator Hubert Humphrey, will address a session on political and legislative action.
Except for the closing mass meeting on Sunday afternoon, July 19, all sessions of the convention will be held in the New York Coliseum.
The final session will be a giant rally in the Polo Grounds with songs by Mahalia Jackson and addresses by Jackie Robinson, Roy Wilkins and others. Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, Borough President Hulan Jack and Dr. Channing H. Tobias will be the principal speakers at the opening session in the Coliseum on the night of July 13.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Naacp Convention
Civil Rights
Political Addresses
Senator Scott
Senator Humphrey
Jackie Robinson
What entities or persons were involved?
Hugh Scott
Hubert Humphrey
Mahalia Jackson
Jackie Robinson
Roy Wilkins
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Hulan Jack
Channing H. Tobias
Where did it happen?
New York Coliseum, Polo Grounds, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Hugh Scott
Hubert Humphrey
Mahalia Jackson
Jackie Robinson
Roy Wilkins
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Hulan Jack
Channing H. Tobias
Location
New York Coliseum, Polo Grounds, New York
Event Date
July 13 Through July 19
Story Details
The 50th annual NAACP convention features addresses by liberal party spokesmen Senator Hugh Scott on civil rights and Senator Hubert Humphrey on political action, with opening and closing sessions including speeches by Rockefeller, Jack, Tobias, Robinson, Wilkins, and songs by Jackson.