"Are We Ready For the Promised Land?" Speech

Original Title

Are We Ready For the Promised Land? Speech by Florida A&M University President George W. Gore

Devised Title

"Are We Ready For the Promised Land?" Speech

Date

1950--1951

Creator

George W. Gore See all items with this value

Contributor

George W. Gore

Description

George W. Gore’s speeches at Florida A&M College (and later University) emphasized the institution's role in fostering first-class citizenship. In "Are We Ready for the Promised Land," he explored the Negro’s role, voting rights, and history since emancipation in 1863.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

Civil Rights Movement See all items with this value

Race relations See all items with this value

Politics See all items with this value

Location

Tallahassee

Leon County

Florida

United States of America

Type

Textual document

Medium

Paper

Ink

Measurements

L: 28cm x W: 22cm

L: 13cm x W: 20cm

Format

PDF

HBCU Identifier

AR_0007_001_005_B42_F09

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.FAMU.0343

Rights

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Contributing Institution

Florida A&M University

Source

History of FAMU Collection

Collection

President George W. Gore See all items with this value

Language

English

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