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Strom Thurmond's Epic Filibuster -- And Bladder Control (1957)

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The Defiant Stand Against Civil Rights: An Analysis of a 24-Hour Filibuster

This chapter explores Strom Thurmond's unprecedented 24-hour filibuster against civil rights legislation, showcasing his fierce resistance to black voting rights and integration. It critically examines his arguments, revealing contradictions between his legal justifications and the racist ideologies that fueled his stance.

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