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WDBJ Interview with Danville Mayor Julian Stinson
(WDBJ Television, Roanoke, VA)

Danville Mayor Julian Stinson claimed that he did not know with whom to negotiate to work toward a compromise. Stinson refused to compromise on the Danville Christian Progressive Association demand asking city authorities to drop all charges against protesters. Stinson used this point to suggest that demonstrators wanted special dispensation from the law. Stinson's law and order statements largely avoided the central issues of the demonstrations.
About the film
  • Date: Summer 1963
  • Sound: Yes
  • Duration: 00:38
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