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October 24, 1942
The Omaha Guide
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
The U.S. recognizes Ethiopian sovereignty, leading the NAACP to issue a statement emphasizing its importance for global colored people's stake in Allied victory, referencing Wendell Willkie's Chungking speech, and advocating for resolutions in India and a pacific Charter.
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U. S. RECOGNIZES ETHIOPIAN SOVEREIGNTY
New York. N. Y.-On learning of the recognition of Ethiopia by the United States government the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People made the following statement to the Office of War Information:
"Recognition of Ethiopia by the United States Government is profoundly significant in its recognition that colored people of the world also have a stake in a United Nation's victory. Coupled with the magnificent statement of Wendell Willkie at Chungking Tuesday, this should galvanize the areas of the
into more effective opposition to the Axis. I venture to express the hope that this will be followed by an attempt to find a solution to the problem in India and also that a pacific Charter may be speedily drafted which, with the Atlantic Charter, will constitute a world charter of freedom."
New York. N. Y.-On learning of the recognition of Ethiopia by the United States government the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People made the following statement to the Office of War Information:
"Recognition of Ethiopia by the United States Government is profoundly significant in its recognition that colored people of the world also have a stake in a United Nation's victory. Coupled with the magnificent statement of Wendell Willkie at Chungking Tuesday, this should galvanize the areas of the
into more effective opposition to the Axis. I venture to express the hope that this will be followed by an attempt to find a solution to the problem in India and also that a pacific Charter may be speedily drafted which, with the Atlantic Charter, will constitute a world charter of freedom."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Us Recognition
Ethiopia Sovereignty
Naacp Statement
United Nations Victory
Axis Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People
Where did it happen?
New York, N. Y.
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National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People
Location
New York, N. Y.
Story Details
The U.S. government recognizes Ethiopia's sovereignty, prompting a statement from the NAACP highlighting its significance for colored people in the United Nations' victory and calling for solutions in India and a pacific Charter.