Press release: “Congress Votes Down Busing”
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Title
Press release: “Congress Votes Down Busing”
Subject
Busing for school integration
Esch, Marvin L. (Marvin Leonel), 1927-2010
Moakley, John Joseph, 1927-2001
Esch, Marvin L. (Marvin Leonel), 1927-2010
Moakley, John Joseph, 1927-2001
Description
This press release declares that the U.S. House of Representatives, with Congressman Moakley’s support, has adopted constitutional amendment to ban forced busing. The amendment was introduced by Congressman Marvin Esch (R-Michigan). The press release also notes that “pro-busing forces in the Senate are expected” to attempt to block the amendment, but that the House “will not accept any compromise measure.”
Creator
Moakley, John Joseph
Source
Congressman John Joseph Moakley Papers, 1926-2001 (MS100)
Series 03.09 Legislative Assistants' Files: General Files, Box 1 Folder 2
Series 03.09 Legislative Assistants' Files: General Files, Box 1 Folder 2
Publisher
John Joseph Moakley Archive & Institute at Suffolk University, Boston, Mass.
Date
circa March 1974-circa July 1974
Contributor
Kintz, Laura
Rights
Copyright is retained by the creators of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the Moakley Archive & Institute. Prior permission is required for any commercial use.
Relation
This press release declares that the U.S. House of Representatives, with Congressman Moakley’s support, has adopted constitutional amendment to ban forced busing. The amendment was introduced by Congressman Marvin Esch (R-Michigan). The press release also notes that “pro-busing forces in the Senate are expected” to attempt to block the amendment, but that the House “will not accept any compromise measure.”
Format
JPEG (Image coding standard)
Language
English
Type
Press release
Identifier
DI-0494
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Press release
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Citation
Moakley, John Joseph, “Press release: “Congress Votes Down Busing”,” Stark & Subtle Divisions: A Collaborative History of Segregation in Boston, accessed May 2, 2024, https://bosdesca.omeka.net/items/show/313.