50 Years On, Sen. Fred Harris Remembers Great Hostility During 1967 Race Riots

50 Years On, Sen. Fred Harris Remembers Great Hostility During 1967 Race Riots

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1967 was a volatile year, as riots erupted across the country as a result of deep racial segregation between blacks and whites. NPR’s Robert Siegel talks with former Oklahoma Democratic Sen. Fred Harris. Harris is the last living member of the original Kerner Commission, which was formed under President Johnson to investigate why the riots occurred and what can be done to prevent rioting in the future. The conclusions of the report drew backlash from many, including President Johnson.

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