U.S. presidential election, 1956

The U.S. presidential election of 1956 saw a popular Dwight D. Eisenhower run for re-election after his first term.

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Racial segregation was a hot topic. After debate, both major parties endorsed planks giving lukewarm support for the right of the Supreme Court to decide issues like Brown v. Board of Education as to school desegregation; groups of delegates failed to get planks endorsing end to Jim Crow laws on one hand or support for continuing segregation on the other.

Related Topics:
Racial segregation - Supreme Court - Brown v. Board of Education - Jim Crow laws

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