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African American abolitionists Biography African American civil rights workers Biography Antislavery movements United States History 19th century Douglass, Frederick 1818-1895 Lincoln, Abraham 1809-1865 Relations with African Americans Lincoln, Abraham 1809-1865 Views on slavery Presidents United States Biography Slaves Emancipation United States United States Politics and government 1857-1861 United States Politics and government 1861-1865Brumwell, Stephen
Summary: Drawing on a wide range of sources, including original archival research, Stephen Brumwell paints a compelling and challenging portrait of an extraordinary individual whose fusion of gentleman and warrior left an indelible imprint upon history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 WASHINGTON, GEORGE BRULevingston, Steven
Summary: The extraordinary partnership of Barack Obama and Joe Biden is unique in American history. The two men, their characters and styles sharply contrasting, formed a dynamic working relationship that evolved into a profound friendship. Based on original interviews, media reports, memoirs and other accounts, Barack and Joe is the first book to tell the full story of their historic relationship and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.932 LEVLevingston, Steven
Summary: An account of the contentious relationship between the thirty-fifth president and Martin Luther King, Jr. throughout the tumultuous early years of the civil rights movement explores their influence on one another and the important decisions that were inspired by their rivalry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.922 LEVKendrick, Paul
Summary: Describes how Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass set the groundwork in three historic meetings to abolish slavery in the United States, despite their differing perspectives on the war and the institution of slavery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker & Co. 2008