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November 20, 1957
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
President Eisenhower's appeal for national unity against divisive influences receives support from NAACP executive secretary Roy Wilkins, who pledges Negro Americans' cooperation in security efforts in exchange for equal educational opportunities.
Merged-components note: Continuation of story on President's unity plea from page 1 to page 4.
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President's Unity Plea Is Praised
NEW York, President Eisenhower's appeal to Americans to put aside "any divisive influence among us of whatever kind," won the prompt support of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Following the President's first address on science and security on Nov. 7, Roy Wilkins, NAACP executive secretary, sent a telegram to the White House affirming the Association's support "because national security requires the full utilization of the country's total potential."
Moreover, Mr. Wilkins told the President, Negro Americans, as in the past, pledge their cooperation in the national security program, asking only the unrestricted opportunity to secure the education and training necessary to enable them to contribute fully to the defense of their country."
NEW York, President Eisenhower's appeal to Americans to put aside "any divisive influence among us of whatever kind," won the prompt support of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Following the President's first address on science and security on Nov. 7, Roy Wilkins, NAACP executive secretary, sent a telegram to the White House affirming the Association's support "because national security requires the full utilization of the country's total potential."
Moreover, Mr. Wilkins told the President, Negro Americans, as in the past, pledge their cooperation in the national security program, asking only the unrestricted opportunity to secure the education and training necessary to enable them to contribute fully to the defense of their country."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
National Unity
Civil Rights
Naacp Support
Eisenhower Speech
Racial Equality
National Security
What entities or persons were involved?
President Eisenhower
Roy Wilkins
Naacp
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
President Eisenhower
Roy Wilkins
Naacp
Location
New York
Event Date
Nov. 7
Story Details
Eisenhower appeals for unity; NAACP supports via telegram from Wilkins, pledging cooperation if given equal opportunities for education and training to contribute to national defense.