Special Election Held For Rep James Meredith
Special Election Held For Rep James Meredith
Clip: 425732_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1758
Original Film: 040-021-03
HD: N/A
Location: New York, New York
Timecode: 00:31:16 - 00:31:40
Same as catalog #520342 New York Republicans choose James Meredith to run against excluded Congressman Adam Clayton Powell in an upcoming special election. Powell expressed contempt for his opponent, dismissing him with the remark, "Meredith who?" A group of Republicans gather for a press conference to endorse James Meredith. Close-up of Civil Rights figure, James Meredith. Meredith is interviewed by the press. James Meredith is surrounded by supporters shaking hands.