Senator George Aiken's letter about the Civil Rights Act

Senator George Aiken's letter about the Civil Rights Act

U.S. politics; Mansfield, Mike; Aiken, George; Civil Rights Act

Senator George Aiken’s response to Mansfield’s letter about the passage of the Civil Rights Act. Mansfield ate breakfast with his Republican colleague every morning before heading to work in the Senate.

George Aiken

George Aiken's letter to Mansfield, Series XVIII, Box 32/3, Mike Mansfield Papers (Mss 065)

Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana

June 23, 1964

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Mss 065, Series XVIII, Box 32/3

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June 23, 1964

Dear Mike:

While I appreciate your letter of June 22nd, the fact remains that those of us who were in on the Conferences of the Civil Rights legislation know full well that without your leadership and the esteem in which you are held, particularly by Republican Senators, this bill would not have been passed. Unfortunately, the public and the press is unaware of the leadership you took in this legislation.

Best regards,

Sincerely yours,

George B. Aiken

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