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Lamar "Ditney" Smith (1892 – August 13, 1955) was an American civil rights figure, African-American farmer, World War I veteran [1] and an organizer of voter registration for African-Americans. In 1955, he was shot dead in broad daylight around 10 a.m. at close range on the lawn of the Lincoln County courthouse in Brookhaven, Mississippi .
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On August 16, 1917, Senator James K. Vardaman of Mississippi spoke of his fear of black veterans returning to the South, as he viewed that it would "inevitably lead to disaster." [6] To the American South, the use of black soldiers in the military was a threat, not a virtue. "Impress the negro with the fact that he is defending the flag ...
List of veterans organizations. Veteran's pension; Veterans Day; Grand Army of the Republic; AMVETS; American Legion; Disabled American Veterans; Veterans of Foreign Wars; World War Adjusted Compensation Act, 1924 law providing benefits to World War I veterans Bonus Army, of 1932; Demobilization of United States Armed Forces after World War II ...
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The Jackson State killings occurred on May 15, 1970, at Jackson State College (now Jackson State University) in Jackson, Mississippi.On May 14, 1970, city and state police confronted a group of students outside a campus dormitory.
Pages in category "African-American history of Mississippi" The following 98 pages are in this category, out of 98 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .