1969 Press Photo Governor Lester Maddox with newsmen in Atlanta, Georgia

The Nixon Administration, continuing a rapid-fire campaign to counter criticism of its civil rights records, threatened the state of Georgia and the city of Chicago with law suits Wednesday unless they move to end public school segregation. Assistant Attorney General Jerris Leonard, who issued both warnings, declared they demonstrate the administration's commitment "to bring about a final and complete elimination" of racial discrimination. Governor Lester Maddox called the move "just another step to stamp out local control over education and put people at the mercy of federal whims."

Photo is dated 1969.

Photo measures 8 x 9.25 inches.