Clarence Mitchell --- (1911-1984) Earned the nickname the 101st - TopicsExpress



          

Clarence Mitchell --- (1911-1984) Earned the nickname the 101st senator, thanks to his effective lobbying efforts for civil rights. His influence helped pass the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Mitchell helped extend a ban against voting literacy tests in 1970. He was instrumental in gaining enforcement powers for the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) in 1972. President Jimmy Carter awarded Mitchell the Medal of Freedom in 1980 for his lifetime battle for civil rights.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Nov 2014 17:01:00 +0000

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