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Editorial
March 4, 1952
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Editorial denounces race and religious prejudice, segregation, and discrimination as internal enemies undermining American democracy's foundations and aiding communists. Highlights growing opposition from influential figures, media, and courts; urges vigilance to protect constitutional liberties for all races and creeds.
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Enemies of Democracy
Among the most potent enemies of American democracy are
those who promote and practice race and religious prejudice, segregation,
and discrimination here. These are evils that undermine
the structure of our political, economic, and industrial institutions; they are termites attempting to destroy the splendid foundations of freedom, justice, equity, and opportunity upon which
this nation is built. Although opposition against these internal
enemies is growing, certain incidents in various states, heretofore
believed to be improving in race relations, indicate that the evils
are represented in many sections of our land, and show that we
must be vigilant, and courageous in our determination to defeat
them.
Efforts to promote race prejudice, segregation and discrimination
are stupid and are bound to give way before the growing
and intelligent opposition to them.
Leading and influential Americans, north and south, leading
and influential newspapers and other journals, radio programs
and enlightened courts are vocal and constructive protagonists for
justice, opportunity and fair play for everybody.
The internal enemies of our democracy, especially those who
assume to be loyal citizens, play directly into the hands of communists.
And the communistic world takes advantage of the sordid activities of our citizens who act contrarily to their avowals of
American Democracy.
As a matter of fact, these internal enemies of democratic life
happiness, hiding behind democratic preaching and democratic
political platforms must be restrained, if we are to expect the progress of our constitutional liberties and the success of the philosophy and faith of the people of all races and creeds in our really
great country.
Among the most potent enemies of American democracy are
those who promote and practice race and religious prejudice, segregation,
and discrimination here. These are evils that undermine
the structure of our political, economic, and industrial institutions; they are termites attempting to destroy the splendid foundations of freedom, justice, equity, and opportunity upon which
this nation is built. Although opposition against these internal
enemies is growing, certain incidents in various states, heretofore
believed to be improving in race relations, indicate that the evils
are represented in many sections of our land, and show that we
must be vigilant, and courageous in our determination to defeat
them.
Efforts to promote race prejudice, segregation and discrimination
are stupid and are bound to give way before the growing
and intelligent opposition to them.
Leading and influential Americans, north and south, leading
and influential newspapers and other journals, radio programs
and enlightened courts are vocal and constructive protagonists for
justice, opportunity and fair play for everybody.
The internal enemies of our democracy, especially those who
assume to be loyal citizens, play directly into the hands of communists.
And the communistic world takes advantage of the sordid activities of our citizens who act contrarily to their avowals of
American Democracy.
As a matter of fact, these internal enemies of democratic life
happiness, hiding behind democratic preaching and democratic
political platforms must be restrained, if we are to expect the progress of our constitutional liberties and the success of the philosophy and faith of the people of all races and creeds in our really
great country.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Moral Or Religious
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Race Prejudice
Religious Discrimination
Segregation
American Democracy
Communists
Social Justice
Constitutional Liberties
What entities or persons were involved?
Leading And Influential Americans
Newspapers And Journals
Radio Programs
Enlightened Courts
Communists
Internal Enemies
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Race And Religious Prejudice, Segregation, And Discrimination As Enemies Of American Democracy
Stance / Tone
Strongly Condemnatory Of Prejudice And Discrimination, Urging Vigilance And Restraint
Key Figures
Leading And Influential Americans
Newspapers And Journals
Radio Programs
Enlightened Courts
Communists
Internal Enemies
Key Arguments
Race And Religious Prejudice, Segregation, And Discrimination Undermine Political, Economic, And Industrial Institutions
These Evils Are Like Termites Destroying Foundations Of Freedom, Justice, Equity, And Opportunity
Opposition To These Evils Is Growing Despite Incidents In Various States
Efforts To Promote Prejudice Are Stupid And Will Give Way To Intelligent Opposition
Influential Americans, Media, And Courts Advocate For Justice And Fair Play
Internal Enemies Aid Communists By Contradicting American Democratic Principles
These Enemies Must Be Restrained To Ensure Progress Of Constitutional Liberties And Faith In The Country