President Kennedy's Press Conference: Main Points
July 19, 1961 - Following are the main points of President Kennedy's news conference today: Berlin - The President defended the Western...
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Jul 17, 2021
Chicago Police Appeal for Calm Amidst Racial Strife
July 17, 1961 - James B. Conlisk (pictured), Superintendent of the Police, appealed today for a sense of community responsibility to ease...
Jul 16, 2021
Racial Tension in Chicago
July 16, 1961 - Two hundred policemen arrested nine white men today at Rainbow Beach in Chicago. The arrests were made for refusing to...
Jul 12, 2021
NAACP Has Praise and Criticism for President Kennedy
July 12, 1961 - Members of the NAACP called on President Kennedy today to praise and criticize his actions on civil rights. Bishop...
Jul 7, 2021
Freedom Riders Arrested in Jackson, Mississippi
July 7, 1961 - Eight more Freedom Riders were arrested in Jackson, Miss., today after refusing orders to leave the white waiting room...
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