DAISY LEE BATES: Civil Rights Activist
sorts for you. I know she is with us today in spirit."
A statement issued by Vice President Gore provides a final tribute to Daisy Bates, a twentieth century civil rights pioneer: "Her commitment to civil rights was a life-long endeavor. She served as the president of the Arkansas chapter of the NAACP and spoke with eloquence at the March on Washington in 1963. Over the course of her life, she received many awards for her work. But I think most Americans agree that Daisy will be remembered more for what she gave than what she received."
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