e fact the MFDP received more votes in the primary then the national party it would not seat the MFDP delegates at the convention in Atlantic City. The national party finally compromised and said they would seat two delegates from the MFDP. Fannie Hamer responded to this idea, “We didn’t come all this was for no two seats when all of us is tired.” It was here at the convention that Hamer spoke on behalf of the Freedom her speech is what she is most known for. “Here the mighty voice from Mississippi set the stage for other leaders to shine.” She was heard that day and she made sure that the nation new the struggles black of the black civil right movement. Hamer brought light to the nation of unfair, unjust treatment that was happening in Mississippi. She did this by telling the nation of her experience in the Winona jail where she was beaten. “Hamer proved to be force to be dealt with seriously in Atlantic City. She testified before the Credentials Committee and her televised testimony held such emotional power.” Fannie was talking about the 1964 convention she had this to say, “Not I learn politics at its fullest—well, that’s where politics was in 1964 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. I will never forget what they put us through.” Fannie Lou Hamer surprised the nation, no one expected a Mississippi housewife who had never been exposed to politics to have so much affect on the nation's government and be able to change the minds of people. They were scared of Hamer and the knowledge she had. This is why when Fannie was speaking at the 1964 convention President Johnson told the camera men “to get that godamn television off them niggers from Mississippi” and put it back on the convention, because see, the world was hearing too much” President Johnson was so worried that what Fannie had to say would affect the nation and capture their heart ...
