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What problem was President Truman referring to when he stated "the extension of civil rights today means not protection of the people against government, but protection of the people by government"?
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What problem was President Truman referring to when he stated "the extension of civil rights today means not protection of the people against government, but protection of the people by government"?

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Truman with this quote was referring to the wide-spread and systemic racism that was prevalent in the US during the 50s, forcing the government to enforce laws that were meant to provide African Americans mobility. 
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