On this day, Julian Bond, a founding member and communications director of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), was denied his seat in the Georgia House of Representatives. Though elected by his constituents, Bond faced opposition from legislators who objected to his public criticism of the Vietnam War. His case became a pivotal moment for free speech and civil rights; the U.S. Supreme Court later ruled in his favor, affirming his right to hold office.
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