Interview with George Romney conducted for Eyes on the Prize II. Discussion centers on the rebellion and civil unrest known as the Detroit riots of 1967, and Romney's response as Governor of Michigan. He details his negotions for federal help from President Lyndon Johnson and Cyrus Vance.
Michigan. National Guard, Civil rights--History--20th century, Race relations--United States, Vance, Cyrus R. (Cyrus Roberts), 1917-2002, Oral History--United States, Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973, Throckmorton, John L. (John Lathrop), 1913-1986, Riots--Michigan--Detroit, Civil rights movements--United States, Romney, George W. 1907-1995
Creator:
Blackside, Inc.
Contributor:
Bernard, Sheila Curran, Blackside, Inc.
Publisher:
Blackside, Inc., Washington University in St. Louis
Interview with Cyrus Vance conducted for Eyes on the Prize II. Discussion centers on the rebellion and civil unrest known as the Detroit riots of 1967 and Vance's duties in coordinating the federal response as President Lyndon Johnson's representative.
Race relations--United States, Civil rights movements--United States, Romney, George W., 1907-1995, Oral History--United States, Throckmorton, John L. (John Lathrop), 1913-1986, Civil rights--History--20th century, Michigan, National Guard, Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973, Vance, Cyrus R. (Cyrus Roberts), 1917-2002, Riots--Michigan--Detroit
Creator:
Blackside, Inc.
Contributor:
Blackside, Inc., Bernard, Sheila Curran
Publisher:
Blackside, Inc., Washington University in St. Louis