Quote by John Hume

The civil rights movement in the United States was about the same thing, about equality of treatment for all sections of the people, and that is precisely what our movement was about.

The civil rights movement in the United States was about the

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This quote highlights the similarity between the civil rights movement in the United States and another unnamed movement. It suggests that both movements aimed to achieve equality of treatment for all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds or identities. The quote underscores the shared goal of these movements, emphasizing the importance of advocacy for equal rights and social justice.

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By John Hume

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