Dixiecrats

Who were the Dixiecrats?

The Dixiecrats was another name for the States' Rights Democratic Party, a political party set up in the Deep South because it supported segregation. The name 'Dixiecrats' was also used for southern conservative Democrats.

When were the Dixiecrats created?

The Dixiecrats, or States' Rights Democratic Party, was set up in 1948; it was also dissolved in the same year.

Why were the Dixiecrats created?

The Dixiecrats, or States' Rights Democratic Party, was set up by its members because they opposed President Truman's Executive Order 9918, which ended racial discrimination in the US armed forces.

How did the Dixiecrats oppose the Civil Rights Acts?

They would filibuster, a tactic used in Congress to prevent a vote on a bill. The most common filibuster was to talk until the time limit on debate was reached.

Who were the members of the Dixiecrats?

The Dixiecrats were former Democrats.