Jun 23, 2023Byron De La Beckwith Charged with Evers MurderJune 23, 1963 - Byron de la Beckwith (pictured right with his attorney), known as an outspoken white supremacist, was charged with murder...
Jun 23, 2023Nixon Offers Kennedy Support on “General” Civil Rights GoalsJune 23, 1963 - Richard M. Nixon said today he supports the goals of President Kennedy’s civil rights proposals and believes Congress...
Jun 23, 2023FBI Announces Arrest in Evers SlayingJune 23, 1963 - The FBI announced early today the arrest in Greenwood, Miss., of a white man in connection with the slaying of Medgar...
Jun 22, 2023President Kennedy Meets with Negro LeadersJune 22, 1963 - Negro leaders told President Kennedy today that massive demonstrations would continue until the civil rights problem was...