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Domestic News October 29, 1944

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

What is this article about?

The Citizens Democratic Club of Fulton County plans a major rally on November 2 at Ebenezer Baptist Church to boost Negro support for President Roosevelt, featuring speakers A. T. Walden and E. M. Martin, aiming for a record Democratic vote in the county's history.

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Roosevelt Rally Thursday Night
Poised to register the largest Democratic vote ever to be recorded by Negroes for President Roosevelt in the history of Fulton County, members of the Citizens Democratic Club of Fulton County will stage a mammoth Mass-Meeting and political rally here next Thursday night, November 2, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Rev. M. L. King, pastor.

A. T. Walden, eminent Atlanta lawyer and President of Georgia Association of Citizens Democratic Clubs, has been chosen as the principal speaker, according to Rev. L. J. Baptiste, program chairman, while E. M. Martin, Secretary of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company and noted civic leader, will present the appeal for a record-breaking vote of confidence to keep Roosevelt in Washington for the good of the Negro, for the growth and expansion of the nation and for the peace and security of the world.

C. A. Scott, President of the Citizens Democratic Club, emphasized the extreme importance of the registered Negroes turning out next Thursday night in order that they may get a clear and complete picture of the Roosevelt administration and the God-send it is for Negro and other minority groups throughout the length and breadth of this country.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Roosevelt Rally Fulton County Citizens Democratic Club Negro Vote Ebenezer Baptist Church Atlanta

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. M. L. King A. T. Walden Rev. L. J. Baptiste E. M. Martin C. A. Scott

Where did it happen?

Fulton County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Fulton County

Event Date

November 2

Key Persons

Rev. M. L. King A. T. Walden Rev. L. J. Baptiste E. M. Martin C. A. Scott

Outcome

poised to register the largest democratic vote ever to be recorded by negroes for president roosevelt in the history of fulton county

Event Details

Members of the Citizens Democratic Club of Fulton County will stage a mammoth Mass-Meeting and political rally at the Ebenezer Baptist Church on Thursday night, November 2. A. T. Walden will be the principal speaker, E. M. Martin will present the appeal for a record-breaking vote, and C. A. Scott emphasized the importance of registered Negroes attending to understand the benefits of the Roosevelt administration for Negro and minority groups.

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