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Howell Congressional Bill: Richmond, Farmville Racial Tension
(WSLS Television, Roanoke, VA)

Delegate Henry Howell of Norfolk described federal legislation that would grant state legislators immunity from appearing in federal court cases while the state house is in session. Howell claimed this would prevent state legislators from serving "two masters."
About the film
  • Date: February 26, 1960
  • Sound: Yes
  • Duration: 00:41
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