Montgomery County Citizens' Council (Ala.)

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The Montgomery County Citizens Council was formed in 1955 to prevent integration in Montgomery County and the state of Alabama. To distance itself from more extreme groups, it claimed to support segregation in a peaceful and legal manner.

From the description of The States Rights Advocate, 1956-1957. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145407111

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creatorOf Montgomery County Citizens' Council (Ala.). The States Rights Advocate, 1956-1957. Alabama Department of Archives and History
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associatedWith Gray, Fred D., 1930-. person
associatedWith King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Alabama
United States
Montgomery County (Ala.)
Subject
African Americans
African Americans
Segregation
White Citizens councils
White supremacy movements
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Corporate Body

Active 1956

Active 1957

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