On this day in 1909, an interracial group of American leaders met in New York to call for an organization that would fight for African American civil and political rights. This event is considered the founding meeting of the NAACP. / On this day in 1974, Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was arrested and charged with treason.

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<p>On this day in 1909, an interracial group of American leaders met in New York to call for an organization that would fight for African American civil and political rights. This event is considered the founding meeting of the NAACP. / On this day in 1974, Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was arrested and charged with treason.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

NAACP founded / Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn arrested - February 12

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