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Demonstrations Demonstrations Washington (D.C.) History 21st century Dominican Americans Dominican Americans New York (State) New York Biography New York (State) New York Political violence Riots Riots Washington (D.C.) History 21st century United States. Capitol Police. Washington (D.C.)Williams, Yohuru R.
Summary: "An enthralling, eye-opening portrayal of this barrier-breaking American hero as a lifelong, relentlessly proud fighter for Black justice and civil rights"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers 2022
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Summary: Continues the sometimes harrowing tale of the author's youth as he immigrates from Ireland to the United States, joins the Army, goes to college, and begins building a life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 974.71 MCCSummary: This episode of the U.S. Army’s The Big Picture television series explains the advantages of joining the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, or ROTC. This video from the National Archives and Records Administration shows how the ROTC gives recruits an opportunity to train, serve the United States, and get a college education at the same time. Enlistees get good practical training in military...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Gonell, Aquilino
Summary: Aquilino Gonell came to the United States from the Dominican Republic as a young boy. He joined the army to pay for college, saw action in Iraq, and returned home with PTSD. Believing in the promise of our government, he focused on healing himself and supporting his family. His hard work paid off when he landed a coveted position with the United States Capitol Police and rose to the rank of...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2023