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May 22, 1959
Arkansas State Press
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
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AFL-CIO President George Meany dedicates the William Green Human Relations Library at the Atran Center in New York, headquarters of the Jewish Labor Committee. In his speech, Meany honors Green's contributions to human freedom and decency, urging continued action for civil rights and equality against discrimination and segregation.
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Meany Dedicates William Green HR Library
A library, devoted to serving labor in the fight against discrimination and bigotry, was dedicated by AFL-CIO President George Meany at the Atran Center, New York, national headquarters of the Jewish Labor Committee.
Paying tribute to William Green, President of the AF of L from 1924 to 1952, Meany said: "In dedicating this memorial to William Green, I do so with fond memories of his contribution to human relations, his contribution to human freedom, his contribution to human decency and also in contemplation of the contribution that has been made, we must still move forward in the fight for equality."
"They say eternal vigilance is the price of liberty," continued Meany. "I say that eternal and constant action is the price that we must pay for human liberty and civil rights for America."
"It may be a long time before the majority of the people in the South accept the idea of desegregated schools, before they abandon Jim Crow. It may be a long time before racial and religious minorities are fully and completely accepted in our communities. But until that time comes, the work is before us."
A library, devoted to serving labor in the fight against discrimination and bigotry, was dedicated by AFL-CIO President George Meany at the Atran Center, New York, national headquarters of the Jewish Labor Committee.
Paying tribute to William Green, President of the AF of L from 1924 to 1952, Meany said: "In dedicating this memorial to William Green, I do so with fond memories of his contribution to human relations, his contribution to human freedom, his contribution to human decency and also in contemplation of the contribution that has been made, we must still move forward in the fight for equality."
"They say eternal vigilance is the price of liberty," continued Meany. "I say that eternal and constant action is the price that we must pay for human liberty and civil rights for America."
"It may be a long time before the majority of the people in the South accept the idea of desegregated schools, before they abandon Jim Crow. It may be a long time before racial and religious minorities are fully and completely accepted in our communities. But until that time comes, the work is before us."
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Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Library Dedication
William Green Tribute
George Meany Speech
Civil Rights
Labor Discrimination
Human Relations
What entities or persons were involved?
George Meany
William Green
Where did it happen?
Atran Center, New York
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George Meany
William Green
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Atran Center, New York
Story Details
George Meany dedicates a library to William Green, honoring his work in human relations and freedom, and calls for ongoing efforts against discrimination, segregation, and bigotry to achieve equality and civil rights.