This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Negro Vote in 1968 Campaign Draws Focus of Two Parties
Washington AP reports field generals from both Democratic and Republican sides race to woo Black voters nationwide as the 1968 election nears. Townes targets 30 percent Black support. Martin emphasizes continuity of programs begun for poverty and civil rights amid party criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louis Martin
Cleveland
Chicago
Clarence Townes Jr
Townes
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Illinois
California
New Jersey
Maryland
Missouri
Lyndon B. Johnson
Ilinois
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Republican National Committee
GOP
Charles H. Percy
George Romney
Robert P. Griffin
Detroit
Martin
Supreme Court