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Paul Robeson Sr — Part 24
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America, I will fight against 1t with every fiber......."
(at this point, ROBESON was building up considerable emo -
tion and reached almost @ point of frenzy when he concluded this
last sentence, part of which was blurred out because of the
applause and reaction of the audience joining in the spirit of
his remarks.)
ROBESON continued, "Though I would tell you of the
strength that I find going about this America of ours and to
remind you that a11 around the world today the people are on
the march. Wée Gre Winning this struggie and nothing can set
the world back but upon our shoulders in this great land is a
very very deep responsibility, a responsibility to live up to
what we must in our times, and it isn't easy. It means working
everyday, broadening this base among millions and millions of.
Americans who wait to hear our message, having the courage to stand
and fight and never give ground. That is our responsibility which
we must carry on to our children yet unborn. I am sure that those
responsibilities we shall accept That battle we can win and I ;
wanta thank you for being part bf that vanguard in this great -
wires we ww we es eae Ae ee
historic time."
It may be noted that the songs rendered by ROBESON were _
not only in English but also some in Russian and others in
Jewish.
These records will be made an exhibit in the Los Angeles
Office. | : a es
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