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Harding names negro for New Orleans Post; Senate Fight Coming; "Lily Whites" protest....
Harding names negro for New Orleans Post; Senate Fight Coming; "Lily Whites" protest....
Item # 673005
November 23, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 23, 1922 The front page has a two column heading: "Harding Names Negro for New Orleans Post; Senate Fight Coming; "Lily Whites Protest". The coverage tells of President Harding's appointment of Walter L. Cohen, to this prestigious post - the first black man to ever hold this position. Quite historic.
Complete in 44 pages. As per the era, this issue is VERY Fragile. The left margin has some damage touching the edge of 5 lines, but does not impact the described content.
Category: The 20th Century
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