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Because they marched, the people's campaign for voting rights that changed America, Russell Freedman

Label
Because they marched, the people's campaign for voting rights that changed America, Russell Freedman
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Because they marched
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
861335288
Responsibility statement
Russell Freedman
Sub title
the people's campaign for voting rights that changed America
Summary
For the 50th anniversary of the 1965 march for voting right from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, Newberry Medalist Russell Freedman has written a riveting account of this pivotal event in the history of civil rights. Illustrated with more than forty photographs, this is an essential chronicle of events every American should know
Table Of Contents
The day the teachers marched -- "White folks business" -- Selma's students lead the way -- "March, dammit!" -- Bloody Sunday -- Turnabout Tuesday -- A good day to be alive -- Because they marched
Target audience
juvenile
Classification
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