Abstract
The article explores the segregationist strategies in Mississippi and the politics of the (state) Democratic Party from 1948 to 1960, highlighting the political career of William Winter who labeled himself as an Eastland-Stennis Democrat. It examines the political views of Senators James Eastland and John Stennis and their similarities and differences with Winter. Also discussed are resistance to racial integration, practical segregation, and Winter's common-sense politics.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 29-52 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Journal | Southern Quarterly |
| Volume | 54 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec-2016 |