Title: Oral history interview with Arthur Shores, July 17 1974
Description: Birmingham politician Arthur Shores offers his thoughts on the intersection of race and politics in his home city. Shores sees significant progress in Birmingham since the violence of the 1960s--and in part because of that violence--and sees Birmingham citizens increasingly voting their interests rather than their race. He also shares his opinion of George Wallace, whom he sees as a political opportunist.
Subjects: Interviews, African American politicians, Politics and government, African Americans, Political activity, Race relations, Civil rights
Places: Alabama, Birmingham, Birmingham (Ala.)
People: Arthur D. Shores (1904-1996), George C. Wallace (1919-1998), Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)