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Scope and Contents Correspondence primarily expressing opposition to President Truman's Civil Rights Program that includes efforts to abolish the poll tax, implement anti-lynching legislation, prohibit racial segregation of the armed forces, and prohibit discrimination in employment. Senator Maybank vigorously opposed the Civil Rights legislation and gave several speeches, including a nationwide radio address, to that effect. Also included is a copy of a statewide radio address from South Carolina Governor J....

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Correspondence concerning legislation to amend the Civil Service Retirement Act of 1930 to provide for increased benefits.

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A list of all the committees Senator Maybank served on from 1942-1948. Also included is correspondence with Senator Alben W. Barkley concerning Senator Maybank's desire to return to the Appropriations Committee in exchange for his position on the Armed Services or Banking and Currency Committees.

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Correspondence urging Senator Maybank's support of a Community Property Tax Law permitting husbands and wives to divide their income for tax purposes in all states. Senator Maybank helped introduce community property tax legislation in 1947 but it did not pass. Correspondents include South Carolina Governor J. Strom Thurmond.

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Correspondence concerning legislation to establish the Cowpens Battleground National Military Park introduced by Senator Maybank. Also included is a prospectus of the proposed Cowpens Battleground National Military Park.

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Correspondence concerning defense legislation including a peace-time draft, future war with the Soviet Union, and the construction of ships.

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A letter requesting support for legislation (S. 176) to establish a National Institute for Dental Research.

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Correspondence concerning displaced person legislation including reports by the Displaced Persons Commission and requests by constituents to hire families of displaced persons to work for them. Senator Maybank opposed any legislation to increase immigration quotas.

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Correspondence concerning legislation to establish a new draft law known as the Selective Service Act of 1948. Senator Maybank supported the draft legislation but opposed any amendments proposing to desegregate the Army.