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This United States Government should go down to Mississippi and protect my people. That is what should happen
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"This United States Government should go down to Mississippi and protect my people. That is what should happen"

- Paul Robeson

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This quote by Paul Robeson is a require the United States Government to take action and also safeguard the civil rights of African Americans in Mississippi. Robeson is calling for the government to intervene as well as protect the African American area from the oppressions they are encountering. He is highlighting the demand for the government to take a stand and guarantee that African Americans are treated with the exact same civil liberties and also respect as any kind of various other person. Robeson is stressing the value of the government taking an aggressive role in securing the civil rights of African Americans and also making sure that they are not victimized. This quote is a powerful suggestion of the demand for the government to act as well as make certain that all residents are treated just as well as rather.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Paul Robeson between April 9, 1898 and January 23, 1976. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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