Bibliograph

A marked man, the assassination of Malcolm X, Matt Doeden

Type

Label

A marked man, the assassination of Malcolm X, Matt Doeden

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 84) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A marked man

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

793726615

Responsibility statement

Matt Doeden

Sub title

the assassination of Malcolm X

Summary

Examines the assassination of the civil rights leader, describing his tumultuous relationship with the Nation of Islam, the events leading up to his assassination, and the prosecution of his assailantsFebruary 21, 1965. Controversial civil rights leader Malcolm X is gunned down during a speech in Manhattan. Three men were found guilty of the murder. But rumors of conspiracy and cover-up still swirl. Who gave the order for Malcolm X's murder? Why did two of the convicted killers insist upon their innocence even after being released from prison in the 1980s? This book provides an overview to the assassination, and the impact of Malcolm X's life, and his death, on civil rights in the United States

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- The making of a leader -- A racist nation -- Violent opposition -- Gunned down -- The aftermath -- Malcolm's legacy

Target audience

juvenile

Classification