Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Preserving the Constitution, Guarding the Status Quo: Senator Sam Ervin and Civil Liberties
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This article looks at the record of North Carolina Senator Sam Ervin in regards to issues of civil liberties and civil rights. Though known as a champion of constitutional rights, he consistently voted against civil rights for African Americans, claiming that political realities necessitated his anti-civil rights votes and that civil rights were constitutionally wrong, an argument he maintained into his retirement.
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