John Patterson

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John Patterson

American politician

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The following day Governor John Patterson, who was ex officio chairman of the state board of education, demanded the expulsion of the students from the public college. Two days later most of the 800 students at Alabama State marched to the state capitol to protest Patterson’s actions. While state…
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The following day Governor John Patterson, who was ex officio chairman of the state board of education, demanded the expulsion of the students from the public college. Two days later most of the 800 students at Alabama State marched to the state capitol to protest Patterson’s actions. While state…
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