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  • Aniki 🌱🌿@lemm.ee
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    9 months ago

    Maybe we should, thought.

    In 1922 he was considered a strong candidate to become national commander of the Legion at their convention in New Orleans, but was defeated due to his strong advocacy for admitting black veterans into the organization. Advocacy for the rights of black people was a strong theme throughout Deegan’s career, including during his position as Tenement House Commissioner.