Introduction
In the book by Keith Finley Delaying the Dream explores gradations in the opposition and examines how the United States senators tackled the question of civil rights and developed a resolute plan of action to frustrate legislation by using strategic delay. Finley’s analysis passes beyond traditional descriptions of the pursuit of racial equality. He analyses heroic struggle, the filibusters, and the southern extremism to reveal the other side of the conflict. This paper discusses the evolution of southern resistance to civil rights legislation in the U.S. senate. It expounds on what worked, and what failed to work giving reason ...
