U. W. Clemon and Jack Bass, conducted by Oral History Interview with U. W. Clemon, July 17, 1974. Interview A-0006. Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007).

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Oral History Interview with U. W. Clemon, July 17, 1974. Interview A-0006. Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007).

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Abstract

Birmingham lawyer and politician U. W. Clemon describes his place in Birmingham politics and the city's continuing problems with race. Clemon discusses his membership on the Birmingham city council, the prospect of George Wallace joining the 1976 presidential slate, and his hopes for the influence of an increased number of African Americans in the state senate.

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Clemon's political history

Racial dimensions of Birmingham politics

White elites undermine black political efforts

Clemon comments on Richard Arrington

Desire to annex white suburbs into Birmingham and push back the death penalty

Clemon believes George Wallace is still a racist

More blacks on Alabama legislature will make a difference

Dismay at blacks who endorsed George Wallace

Continuing racial problems in Birmingham

Reversal of desegregation via end to busing

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Subjects

African American politicians--Alabama

Alabama--Politics and government

Democratic Party (Ala.)

Wallace, George C. (George Corley), 1919-

Alabama--Race relations

School integration--Alabama

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