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Because they marched : the people's campaign for voting rights that changed America

text Because they marched : the people's campaign for voting rights that changed America

Freedman, Russell

Summary: To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1965 march for voting rights from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, Newbery Medalist Freedman presents a riveting account of this pivotal event in the history of civil rights.

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.

Format: text

Description: 83 pages : illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm

Publisher: Holiday House 2014

Library	Location	Status
Peninsula Community Library	J323.1196 FRE in Juvenile	Available

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