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Lessons of the Civil Rights Movement: Conversation with Thelton Henderson, Jr., Judge, U.S. District Court, San Francisco; 4/29/98, by Harry Kreisler

This interview is part of the Institute's "Conversations with History" series, and uses Internet technology to share with the public Berkeley's distinction as a global forum for ideas.

Welcome to a Conversation with History. I'm Harry Kreisler of the Institute of International Studies. Our guest today is Thelton Henderson, Jr., United States District Court Judge in San Francisco.

  1. Background ... influence of parents ... mentors ... sports ... Cal
  2. The Civil Rights Movement (I) ... in the Bay Area ... the heroism of Rosa Parks ... civil rights lawyer in the Justice Department
  3. The Civil Rights Movement (II) ... in the South ... the FBI record ... the Southern judicial system ... helping Martin Luther King
  4. Kennedy Justice
  5. Civil Rights Lawyers
  6. Being a Judge
  7. Visit to South Africa under Apartheid
  8. Conclusion: Advice to Young People

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