"I've Done My Part to Repeal the Civil Rights Act"

THF734888 / "I've Done My Part to Repeal the Civil Rights Act"
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Artifact Overview

Founded in 1959 by George Lincoln Rockwell, the American Nazi Party was initially the World Union of Free Enterprise National Socialists, based in Arlington, VA. In 1964, Rockwell ran for president, targeting white Christians with the United White Christian Majority Party, promoting racial superiority through Christian Identity theology. They opposed the 1964 Civil Rights Act, saw it as a threat, and organized protests with extreme racial rhetoric.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Decal

Date Made

1964

Subject Date

1964

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2026.40.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Adhesive

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Blue (Color)
Red (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.625 in
Width: 3.75 in