Robert W. Saunders Sr.

For other people with similar names, see Robert Saunders.
Robert W. Saunders Sr.
Born(1921-06-09)June 9, 1921
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
DiedMarch 20, 2003(2003-03-20) (aged 81)
Known forCivil rights activist
SpouseHelen Saunders
Children1
AwardsWorld War II Victory Medal

Robert W. Saunders Sr. (June 9, 1921 – March 20, 2003) was an influential African American civil rights activist. He served in the NAACP and was its field director for Florida from 1951 until 1966. He participated in the Civil Rights Movement in Florida, where he organized protests against discrimination.

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