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January 10, 1948
Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
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The Freedom Train's scheduled visit to Birmingham on December 29 was canceled by the American Heritage Foundation after city officials insisted on racial segregation arrangements, conflicting with the program's non-discrimination policy.
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Freedom Train Visit Canceled At Birmingham
The December 29 Freedom Train's appearance in Birmingham was canceled by the American Heritage Foundation, because of city law requiring racial segregation.
According to President Thomas d'Arcy Brophy Birmingham Officials insisted on arrangements which are clearly in violation of the policy of the foundation that no segregation of any individuals or groups of any kind on the basis of race or religion be allowed on the Freedom Train. "We reaffirm our determination that the American Heritage program shall be an instrumentality for strengthening the freedom and liberties of all Americans, regardless of race, color or creed."
Separate lines for the two races were proposed by the City Commission, with 25 persons taken alternately from each line The foundation ruled:"A single line leading to the Freedom Train must be open to all and must extend the length of the train and through the exhibition area."
Other visits by the train have been canceled at Memphis, and other points.
The December 29 Freedom Train's appearance in Birmingham was canceled by the American Heritage Foundation, because of city law requiring racial segregation.
According to President Thomas d'Arcy Brophy Birmingham Officials insisted on arrangements which are clearly in violation of the policy of the foundation that no segregation of any individuals or groups of any kind on the basis of race or religion be allowed on the Freedom Train. "We reaffirm our determination that the American Heritage program shall be an instrumentality for strengthening the freedom and liberties of all Americans, regardless of race, color or creed."
Separate lines for the two races were proposed by the City Commission, with 25 persons taken alternately from each line The foundation ruled:"A single line leading to the Freedom Train must be open to all and must extend the length of the train and through the exhibition area."
Other visits by the train have been canceled at Memphis, and other points.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Freedom Train
Segregation
Birmingham
Cancellation
Racial Discrimination
American Heritage Foundation
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas D'arcy Brophy
Birmingham Officials
City Commission
Where did it happen?
Birmingham
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas D'arcy Brophy
Birmingham Officials
City Commission
Location
Birmingham
Event Date
December 29
Story Details
The American Heritage Foundation canceled the Freedom Train's appearance in Birmingham due to city laws requiring racial segregation, which violated the foundation's policy against discrimination based on race or religion. Officials proposed separate lines for races, but the foundation insisted on a single line open to all.