"Jackson Adviser Urges He Not Run for House", December 18, 1976

1976-12-18

1970-1979

Newspaper article describing Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson and Voter Education Project (VEP) Director John R. Lewis's plans to run for Congress. Jackson's top political advisor urged him not to run, but Jackson had not made an official decision yet. Lewis also had not made a decision, but he was encouraged by many people to run. State Rep. Mildred Glover was also expected to enter the race. She stated earlier that she did not want to run against Jackson, but she had since changed her mind. 1 page.

Political campaigns
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African Americans--Civil rights
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African Americans--Politics and government
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Voter Education Project Organizational Records

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