Mississippi Trial, 1955

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On September 2, 1955, there was an editorial in the newspaper discussing relevant issues about the Emmett Till case. What is the editor's argument? Hint: Think about the tone, based on the specific words and phrases used in the editorial.

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I assume you're talking about the article, "A Just Appraisal" on Page 127. In this editorial, the writer is firm, defensive of his state and its citizens, and admonishing of people in other states who attack the people of Mississippi based upon the actions of two boys.

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Mississippi Trial- 1955