How did Ernest Vandiver Jr., the governor of Georgia in 1959, respond to the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Educa

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Pepsi [2]

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How did Ernest Vandiver Jr., the governor of Georgia in 1959, respond to the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Educa

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allsm [11] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-28T19:48:14+03:00

Vandiver had promised to carry out the legislature's mandate if desegregation occurred in the state's school during his campaign for the gubernatorial position. Following the Supreme Court decision, he created the Sibley Commission, headed by Atlanta banker and civic leader John A. Sibley, to hold hearings and gather the opinion of the public on the issue.

erastova [34] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-28T21:41:46+03:00

erastova [34]3 years ago

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He resisted the court's decision and closed down non-integrated public schools.