Oral history interview with Arthur Shores, July 17 1974

Description:

Birmingham politician Arthur Shores offers his thoughts on the intersection of race and politics in his home city. Shores sees significant progress in Birmingham since the violence of the 1960s--and in part because of that violence--and sees Birmingham citizens increasingly voting their interests rather than their race. He also shares his opinion of George Wallace, whom he sees as a political opportunist.

subjects: Interviews,  African American politicians,  Politics and government,  African Americans,  Political activity,  Race relations,  Civil rights

People: Arthur D. Shores (1904-1996),  George C. Wallace (1919-1998),  Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)

Places: Alabama,  Birmingham,  Birmingham (Ala.)