What a life he had! I really did not know that much about him, but I am sure he will be missed by some and remembered by many. I read the part about his racial remarks and if he said that today instead of in 1956 he would not be considered such a great man but definitely a racist. From the article..." Civil rights activists on Friday offered mixed reactions to his passing. "He was a talented man. A man of considerable power. But he used his powers to maintain the order of the Old South. It was divisive," the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Friday....end quote Before I go on a rant I will just stop here. I am glad times have changed since then! That is all I am going to say.