http://wireservice.wired.com/wired/story.asp?section=Breaking&storyId=594006

What was once considered an almost forgotten piece of history has been re-newed due to the comments made by Senator Trent Lott a few days ago.

I would have to wonder what was the impact of the former Dixiecrat Party on today's politics? How did the 1948 Presidential Election change the course of history?

There's an outstanding article Here

This marked the true beginnings, or at least a real start towards "equal" rights and desegregation. Really excellent article.