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December 29, 1951
Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
A Federal Recreation Committee survey finds segregation slowly crumbling in Washington, DC, with interracial access to recreational, educational, social, and religious facilities, including four motion picture houses and seven auditoriums open to all races.
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RACIAL PICTURE IMPROVING IN WASHINGTON. WRITER FINDS
WASHINGTON. Dec. 24 - Segregation is slowly but gradually crumbling in the Nation's Capital, according to a recent survey made by the Federal Recreation Committee.
Findings of this survey revealed that many community recreational, educational, social and religious activities and facilities are provided in the District of Columbia for interracial groups as well as for individuals, irrespective of race.
The report states that there are at least four motion picture houses opened to all races. There are also six auditoriums in Washington and one in nearby Maryland where all races may attend legitimate stage
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WASHINGTON. Dec. 24 - Segregation is slowly but gradually crumbling in the Nation's Capital, according to a recent survey made by the Federal Recreation Committee.
Findings of this survey revealed that many community recreational, educational, social and religious activities and facilities are provided in the District of Columbia for interracial groups as well as for individuals, irrespective of race.
The report states that there are at least four motion picture houses opened to all races. There are also six auditoriums in Washington and one in nearby Maryland where all races may attend legitimate stage
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What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Racial Integration
Segregation Crumbling
Washington Dc
Federal Recreation Committee
Interracial Facilities
Where did it happen?
Washington, District Of Columbia; Nearby Maryland
Story Details
Location
Washington, District Of Columbia; Nearby Maryland
Event Date
Dec. 24
Story Details
Segregation is slowly crumbling in Washington, DC, per Federal Recreation Committee survey; interracial access to recreational, educational, social, religious facilities; four motion picture houses and seven auditoriums open to all races.