This collection of speeches, letters, and papers from the tenure of Governor William Bradley Umstead provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social issues of mid-20th century North Carolina. From civil rights to education to economic development, Umstead's writings reveal his commitment to progressive reform and his pragmatic approach to governance. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of North Carolina or the political climate of the post-World War II era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.