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This chapter discusses William Benson Bryant's life in Washington, DC, where he and his family experienced unusual surveillance and social vetting following his nomination for a federal judgeship in 1965. It recounts the encounter of Bryant's family with prominent figures such as the Harrisons and Aubrey E. Robinson Jr., as well as their subsequent involvement in the political vetting process. It also mentions Bryant's unexpected invitation to a dinner aboard the USS Sequoia, where he interacted with African diplomats, while President Johnson faced the stress of escalating tensions in Vietnam. The chapter reflects on Bryant's long-standing civil rights work, including his collaboration with Charlie Horsky to end unconstitutional police practices, and speculates on the possible figures who may have nominated him for the judgeship, such as Ralph Bunche. It underscores Bryant's reluctance to pursue a judicial career despite his significant contributions to civil rights and justice reform.
Title: Best Effort
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This chapter discusses William Benson Bryant's life in Washington, DC, where he and his family experienced unusual surveillance and social vetting following his nomination for a federal judgeship in 1965.
It recounts the encounter of Bryant's family with prominent figures such as the Harrisons and Aubrey E.
Robinson Jr.
, as well as their subsequent involvement in the political vetting process.
It also mentions Bryant's unexpected invitation to a dinner aboard the USS Sequoia, where he interacted with African diplomats, while President Johnson faced the stress of escalating tensions in Vietnam.
The chapter reflects on Bryant's long-standing civil rights work, including his collaboration with Charlie Horsky to end unconstitutional police practices, and speculates on the possible figures who may have nominated him for the judgeship, such as Ralph Bunche.
It underscores Bryant's reluctance to pursue a judicial career despite his significant contributions to civil rights and justice reform.
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