C-SPAN Cities Tour- Macon: Integration of Bowden Golf Course

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Channel: C-SPAN · 2014 · Film & Animation

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Learn about the integration of Macon's Bowden Golf Course in 1961.  The course became the first integrated recreational facility in Macon and happened without incident.   Hear the story of how eight African-American golfers earned respect from white golfers and therefore the right to play at this facility.

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