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The forgotten history of segregated swimming pools and amusement parks

  • Written by Victoria W. Wolcott, Professor of History, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
When a group of white and African American integrationists entered a St. Augustine, Fla. segregated hotel pool in 1964, the hotel manager poured acid into it.AP Photo

Summers often bring a wave of childhood memories: lounging poolside, trips to the local amusement park, languid, steamy days at the beach.

These nostalgic recollections, however,...

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