Asked by Vijay Kumar on Sep 29, 2024

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Who was the 1948 presidential candidate of the States' Rights Democrats (or Dixiecrats) ?

A) Henry Wallace
B) Thomas Dewey
C) Paul Robeson
D) J.Strom Thurmond

Dixiecrats

A political party in the United States, officially known as the States' Rights Democratic Party, that split from the Democratic Party in 1948, advocating for racial segregation and states' rights.

States' Rights Democrats

A faction within the Democratic Party that emerged in the mid-20th century, advocating for states' rights to legislate and govern without federal intervention, particularly on issues of racial segregation.

J.Strom Thurmond

A long-serving U.S. senator known for his strong support of racial segregation and opposition to civil rights legislation.

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Tauhidul Islamabout 20 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
J. Strom Thurmond was the presidential candidate for the States' Rights Democrats (Dixiecrats) in 1948. The Dixiecrats were a segregationist, Southern wing of the Democratic Party.