Afro Americans: The Civil Rights Movement 1948 - 1980. The focus of this paper is the relationship between the Civil Rights movement and the American political establishment. This paper looks at the variety of reactions from Democrats, Republicans, from State and Federal politicians and political bodies that became part of the drama that characterized the Civil Rights Movement. 11 pgs. 11 f/c. 11b. Pages: 11 Bibliography: 11 source(s) listed Filename: 2441 Civil Rights Movement.doc Price: 98.45