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Palmer v. Thompson

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Desegregation Dilemmas: The Fight for Jackson's Public Pools

This chapter explores the historical struggle for desegregation in public facilities in the South, specifically focusing on Jackson, Mississippi's public pools. It examines the legal battles, city decisions to close pools instead of integrating, and the broader social implications of racial segregation during the 1950s and 60s.

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