This study attempts to show why the national origins system became increasingly suspect, how the goals of the reformers grew from proposals for minor changes to a demand that the formula itself be abolished, and how the leadership of President Truman and the studies of the special commission helped to focus attention on the issue, unify the reformers, and shape the course of political agitation and education throughout the 1950's.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc130618 |
Date | 08 1900 |
Creators | Griswold, Bobby L. |
Contributors | Hawley, Ellis Wayne, 1929-, Riddlesperger, James W. |
Publisher | North Texas State University |
Source Sets | University of North Texas |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
Format | vi, 83 leaves, Text |
Rights | Public, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Griswold, Bobby L. |
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