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    The Charge for Back Home Action

    Benjamin Hooks, Executive Director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, delivers closing address at a three-day NAACP conference in Washington, D.C.

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    The Civil Rights Movement

    Althea Simmons, a board member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, answered questions from Close Up Foundation host Charles Tampio and high school student part…

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    Opposing The Rehnquist Nomination

    Althea Simmons talked about testifying against William Rehnquist being appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

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    Chief Justice Confirmation Hearing

    Witnesses testified for or against Associate Justice William Rehnquist becoming the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

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    Civil Rights

    Ms. Simmons discussed the role of the NAACP and responded to callers' questions.

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    1986 Presidential Election

    The guests discussed the presidential election between President Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale. They answered viewer questions.

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    Meese Confirmation Hearing Day 3

    Witnesses testified for and against Edwin Meese III’s nomination to be Attorney General.

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    Republican Platform Hearing

    Witnesses discussed issues that they want to be part of the Republican national platform for the 1984 election. Note: This is an incomplete program.

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    Attorney General Nomination, Day 2

    The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on the nomination of Edwin Meese III to be attorney general.

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