The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party's Challenge to the Segregated Mississippi Delegation at the 1964 Democratic National Convention
Attorney General Robert Kennedy's Address
Most Americans Want Victory in Our War Against Poverty
In his address at the 1964 Democratic National Convention, Attorney General Robert Kennedy declared that most Americans want victory in our war against poverty. He said that the United States had made great strides in overcoming poverty, but that much more needed to be done. He also said that the Democratic Party was committed to fighting poverty and that he believed that the party would be successful in achieving its goals.
Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer's Role
Civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) and traveled the country speaking about the need for voting rights for African Americans. She was a key figure in the MFDP's challenge to the segregated Mississippi delegation at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Hamer's powerful testimony before the Credentials Committee helped to raise awareness of the discrimination that African Americans faced in Mississippi and contributed to the MFDP's success in gaining recognition from the Democratic Party.
The Democratic National Convention's Platform
That year in Los Angeles, the Democratic National Convention adopted a platform that reflected in its attention to civil rights the influence of the MFDP. The platform called for an end to discrimination in employment, housing, and education, and it also supported the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The platform's adoption was a major victory for the MFDP and for the civil rights movement.
Conclusion
The MFDP's challenge to the segregated Mississippi delegation at the 1964 Democratic National Convention was a watershed moment in the civil rights movement. It helped to raise awareness of the discrimination that African Americans faced in the South, and it contributed to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The MFDP's legacy is one of courage and determination, and it continues to inspire activists today who are fighting for justice and equality.
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