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Election Sunday: Fannie Lou Hamer vs Lyndon B Johnson (1964)

Published: Aug. 23, 2020, 7 a.m.

It\u2019s August 23rd. On this day in 1964, Mississippi activist Fannie Lou Hamer gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention about her efforts to be recognized as part of the MS delegation. President Lyndon B Johnson, sensing that Hamer\u2019s speech was getting attention, scheduled impromptu remarks.

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Jody and Niki are joined by Kellie Carter Jackson of Wellesley to talk about Hamer\u2019s remarks, legacy, and whether dramatic showdowns like this are even possible at modern conventions.

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Find a transcript of this episode at: https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistory

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