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We want the full works of citizenship with no reservations. We will accept nothing less . . . This condition of freedom, equality, and democracy is not the gift of gods. It is the task of men, yes, men, brave men, honest men, determined men.

Source: Keynote address to the policy conference, March on Washington Movement, Detroit, 26 Sep 1942.
-- A Philip Randolph, (Apr 15 1889-1979), US trade unionist, civil-rights leader; He cofounded The Messenger, 1917; established the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, 1925; organized a labor protest March on Washington, 1941.

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