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December 24, 1943
The Butler County Press
Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Wendell L. Willkie issues a message in Washington, D.C., supporting the abolition of poll taxes as a voting requirement in eight southern states, arguing they deny constitutional voting rights to citizens.
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WENDELL WILLKIE SCORES POLL TAX
Washington, D. C. (ILNS).-Poll taxes are detrimental to the interests of all, Wendell L. Willkie said in a message made public here.
The National Committee to Abolish the Poll Tax announced this message from Willkie to a conference of the committee's delegates backing moves in Congress to abolish the poll tax as a voting requirement in eight southern states,
"Efforts to deny improperly to any citizen his constitutional right to vote, whether by poll tax or by democratic white primary, must be resisted and opposed by every American." Willkie said.
"Any measure which deprives any group of citizens in our country from exercising the inherent rights as set forth in the Constitution is inimical to the interests of all citizens."
Washington, D. C. (ILNS).-Poll taxes are detrimental to the interests of all, Wendell L. Willkie said in a message made public here.
The National Committee to Abolish the Poll Tax announced this message from Willkie to a conference of the committee's delegates backing moves in Congress to abolish the poll tax as a voting requirement in eight southern states,
"Efforts to deny improperly to any citizen his constitutional right to vote, whether by poll tax or by democratic white primary, must be resisted and opposed by every American." Willkie said.
"Any measure which deprives any group of citizens in our country from exercising the inherent rights as set forth in the Constitution is inimical to the interests of all citizens."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Poll Tax
Voting Rights
Wendell Willkie
Constitutional Rights
Southern States
What entities or persons were involved?
Wendell L. Willkie
National Committee To Abolish The Poll Tax
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.
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Key Persons
Wendell L. Willkie
National Committee To Abolish The Poll Tax
Location
Washington, D. C.
Story Details
Wendell L. Willkie's message to the National Committee to Abolish the Poll Tax supports congressional efforts to end poll tax voting requirements in eight southern states, opposing any denial of constitutional voting rights including poll taxes and white primaries.