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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....