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Frontline: Episode 19
Tóm tắt
The Supreme Court ruled against a Memphis firefighter who successfully fought for an affirmative action plan for the hiring of fellow firefighters in 1984. As a result, the Justice Department asked 50 cities to tighten their affirmative action policies. Correspondent George Curry examines the 20 year conflict over these policies and reveals the point of view of those whom it affects.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- Frontline
- Mùa
- Mùa 4
- Tập
- Tập 19
- Ngày phát sóng
- 1986-06-17
Thông tin tập
Episode 19 là tập 19 trong Season 4 của Frontline. Tập này phát sóng ngày 1986-06-17.
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