"In the last analysis, the status of the Negro and of his inalienable rights are the final test of whether we can unflinchingly and conscientiously face the world in our claims to .. true democracy" 1940

National Urban League

Ephemera and pamphlets

[African American, Civil Rights] A Statement on the Negro's Participation in National Defense from the Office of the National Urban League. 1940, New York. 4 page document. 8.5" x 11." This document, put out by the National Urban League, discusses how the exploitation of Black labor undermines America's position as a democratic nation. It argues that in order to alleviate job discrimination, the Civil Service should do away with photography and rely only on fingerprinting for identification of applicants. The National Urban League was founded in 1911 with the objective of furthering economic and social justice by providing assistance to African Americans. Their statement reads: "In the last analysis, the status of the Negro and of his inalienable rights are the final test of whether we can unflinchingly and conscientiously face the world in our claims to the right to defend true democracy as a living force and the 'American Way.'" Stapled at upper left corner, with the "Recd Sept. 1941" penned at the bottom of the front page. No copies in OCLC Worldcat as of this writing at the time of this writing. Very good condition.

Item #18822

Price: $450.00