The Richmond Crusade for Voters , founded in 1956 to directly oppose Massive Resistance and the Stanley Plan, has served the city of Richmond for 60 years.
Images of Modern America: The Richmond Crusade for Voters provides a pictorial history of one of the nation\'s most influential voter education and voter registration organizations through vintage and contemporary images..
The organization was skilled at mobilizing African American voters, and its purpose, then and now, is to increase the voting strength of the citizens of Richmond.
Despite efforts to suppress minority voter turnout, the Richmond Crusade for Voters thrived at motivating Voters to participate in local, state, and national elections.
The Richmond Crusade for Voters , founded in 1956 to directly oppose Massive Resistance and the Stanley Plan, has served the city of Richmond for 60 years