It's safe to say the South has had its moments of racism and racial unrest, but Columbia seems to take it to a higher level. From indiscriminate lynchings as though they were pastimes to a race riot in 1946, racism has seemed pretty systemic here. But through the proceedings of the riot, Thurgood Marshall became known and eventually became appointed to a seat as a Supreme Court justice. Also, President Truman directed integration of the armed forces, so at least there was some good that came out of it.
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[edit]- 1 James K. Polk Ancestral Home, 301 W. 7th Street, ☏ +1 931 388-2354. Adult $10.
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[edit]- Holiday Inn Express, 1561 Halifax Dr, ☏ +1 931-380-2025.
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[edit]Routes through Columbia |
Nashville ← Franklin ← | N S | → Lewisburg → Birmingham |
Nashville ← Franklin ← | N S | → Athens → Birmingham |
END ← | N S | → Lawrenceburg → Florence |
Jackson ← Hohenwald ← | W E | → END |