Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The African-American Heritage Association urged President Kennedy to withdraw U.S. recognition of South Africa's government and sever diplomatic ties, labeling it racist and fascist in a letter signed by its leaders.
Clipping
OCR Quality
Full Text
CHICAGO- The African-American Heritage Association has appealed to President Kennedy immediately to withdraw recognition of the government of the Union of South Africa and to break diplomatic relations with that government. In a letter to the President, signed by the National Director of Organization of the Association, the Union Government was characterized as "racist, fascist, anti-African, anti-human and Hitler-like." The letter suggested that a large section of citizens of African descent resented "being taxed by the government of the United States when some of the benefits from these taxes go towards helping the racist, anti-African, anti-human government of South Africa." The letter also was signed by Charles Freeman, Chairman of the African Affairs Committee of the Association.
What sub-type of article is it?
What keywords are associated?
What entities or persons were involved?
Where did it happen?
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Union Of South Africa
Key Persons
Event Details
The African-American Heritage Association appealed to President Kennedy to withdraw recognition of the government of the Union of South Africa and break diplomatic relations with it. In a letter signed by the National Director of Organization and Charles Freeman, Chairman of the African Affairs Committee, the Union Government was characterized as 'racist, fascist, anti-African, anti-human and Hitler-like.' The letter suggested resentment among citizens of African descent over U.S. taxes supporting the South African government.