I am grateful to have had the opportunity to hear Mr. Fredericks speak, as it complicated my perception of the struggle for civil rights. It is all too easy to forget the legion who worked within and without the United States government to advance its campaign. It was especially interesting to hear about the intra-governmental efforts as, at least in the way the story (a story?) of the era as presented to me has always featured the federal government in a kind of awkward role. Sometimes, it seems to have been static as chaos swirled about the country. Mr. Fredericks painted a picture of the Justice Department as being much more active. His assessment seemed very balanced, though, as he admitted how its noble efforts were limited by its inadequate resources. The New York Times article on Mr. Doar helped further bolster this impression. I was really struck by both men’s commitment to justice, as understated as it was impactful.