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Wilkins, Roy (1901-1981) "Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09640.182 Author/Creator: Wilkins, Roy (1901-1981) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Pamphlet Date: 1969 Pagination: 6 p. ; 22.9 x 10 cm. Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "Haynsworth Dissenting (On Civil Rights)" dated 1969 by Roy Wilkins. Wilkins argues that Clement F. Haynsworth's segreationist attitudes disqualifies him from being on the Supreme Court. This is due to his opinions that upheld segregation in schools and hospitals.

Haynsworth, Clement F., 1912-1989
Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994
Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981

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