Harry S. Truman became the first President ever to campaign in Harlem, the heart of New York City's African American population.

Question

How did Truman's support of civil rights cause a split in the Democratic party?

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Answer 1

In 1948, many Democrats were southern whites. Segregation was still very important in the South and Blacks were definitely second (or third) class citizens in that section of the country. As a matter of fact, some forms of segregation and much prejudice also existed in the North.

For Truman to campaign in Harlem was an insult to many of his white constituents who opposed any change in segregation.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

http://www.questiaschool.com/read/105234152

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Democrats

Answer 4

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