On August 28, 1957, United States Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina began a filibuster, or extended speech, intended to stop the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. It began at 8:54 p.m. and lasted until 9:12 p.m. the following day, for a total length of 24 hours and 18 minutes. This made the filibuster the longest single-person filibuster in U.S. Senate history, a record that still stands today.

The content of the filibuster focused primarily on asserting that the bill was both unnecessary and unconstitutional, with Thurmond reading from a number of laws and other legal documents. While the filibuster was supported by many South Carolinians, Thurmond’s decision to filibuster the bill went against a previous agreement among Southern Senators. As a result, Thurmond received mixed praise and criticism for his speech. Thurmond’s filibuster is widely seen as racist today, as the civil rights bill, it opposed protected voting rights for African-Americans. Despite the filibuster, the bill passed within two hours of Thurmond’s speech.

He died on June 26, 2003

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We all know the double life this man lived, as his biracial daughter, Essie Mae Washington-Williams, wrote about in her Memoir: Dear Senator

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What

Hot conditions with temperatures of 85 to 95 degrees expected away from the water. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.

Where

Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

When

Until 8 PM PDT Sunday.

Impacts

Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

Additional Details

When heat and poor air quality occur at the same time, use air conditioning and air filtration if possible. If you do not have access to air conditioning, it may not be safe to stay inside with doors and windows closed when it`s hot outside.

When heat and poor air quality occur at the same time, cooling should be prioritized.

Tips

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.

When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.

Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.

Issued By

NWS Seattle

What

Hot conditions with temperatures of 85 to 90 degrees are expected, with localized readings to 95 degrees over the northern Cascade valleys. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.

Where

Portions of northwest and west-central Washington.

When

Until 8 PM PDT Sunday.

Impacts

Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

Additional Details

When heat and poor air quality occur at the same time, use air conditioning and air filtration if possible. If you do not have access to air conditioning, it may not be safe to stay inside with doors and windows closed when it`s hot outside. When heat and poor air quality occur at the same time, cooling should be prioritized.

Tips

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.

Issued By

NWS Seattle

What

Hot conditions with temperatures of 85 to 95 degrees expected away from the water. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.

Where

Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

When

From noon Saturday to 8 PM PDT Sunday.

Impacts

Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

Additional Details

When heat and poor air quality occur at the same time, use air conditioning and air filtration if possible. If you do not have access to air conditioning, it may not be safe to stay inside with doors and windows closed when it`s hot outside. When heat and poor air quality occur at the same time, cooling should be prioritized.

Tips

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.

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Issued By

NWS Seattle