When was it published?

March 20, 1948 in The Omaha Guide

Story March 20, 1948

The Omaha Guide

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rep. George H. Bender, Mrs. Mary Mcleod Bethune, Mrs. Virginia Foster Durr

Q: What keywords are associated?

Poll Tax Abolition, Testimonial Plaque, National Committee To Abolish The Poll Tax, Anti Poll Tax Measure

Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska

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What is this article about?

In Washington, D.C., Rep. George H. Bender (Ohio) receives a plaque from Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune for anti-poll tax efforts at a National Committee dinner. Mrs. Virginia Foster Durr participates; his bill nears House debate.

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Washington, D. C.—Honored for his efforts to eliminate the poll tax. Rep. George H. Bender, Ohio at Large, is presented a testimonial plaque by Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, president of the National Council of Negro Women. The presentation was made at a recent dinner given by the National Committee to Abolish the Poll Tax. Participating in the ceremony is Mrs. Virginia Foster Durr, (right) vice chairman of the National Committee to Abolish the Poll Tax. Bender is the author of an anti-poll tax measure which will soon be debated on the House floor.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Heroic Act

What themes does it cover?

Justice Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Poll Tax Abolition Testimonial Plaque National Committee To Abolish The Poll Tax Anti Poll Tax Measure

What entities or persons were involved?

Rep. George H. Bender Mrs. Mary Mcleod Bethune Mrs. Virginia Foster Durr

Where did it happen?

Washington, D. C.

Story Details

Key Persons

Rep. George H. Bender Mrs. Mary Mcleod Bethune Mrs. Virginia Foster Durr

Location

Washington, D. C.

Event Date

Recent

Story Details

Rep. George H. Bender is presented a testimonial plaque by Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune for his efforts to eliminate the poll tax at a dinner by the National Committee to Abolish the Poll Tax. Mrs. Virginia Foster Durr participates. Bender authored an anti-poll tax measure to be debated in the House.