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Author:

Tisdale, Rachel, author. aut

Title:

The March on Washington / Rachel Tisdale.

Publisher:

PowerKids Press :

Copyright Date:

c2014

Description:

32 p. : ill., map ; 26 cm.

Subject:

King, Martin Luther,--Jr.,--1929-1968.--I have a dream.
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom--(1963 :--Washington, D.C.)
Civil rights demonstrations--Washington (D.C)--History--20th century.
African Americans--History--History--20th century.
Discrimination.
Southern States--Race relations.

Notes:

MAR15. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Unfair treatment -- Suffering and segregation -- A true leader -- The build up -- Asa Philip Randolph -- Birmingham, Alabama -- Great leaders -- Kennedy takes action -- Planning the march -- The march begins -- "I have a dream" -- Act of hope -- A lasting legacy.

Summary:

One of the most memorable events of the Civil Rights Movement was the 1963 March on Washington that involved more than 250,000 participants and that included Martin Luther King Jr.'s, "I Have a Dream" speech. Readers will be enthralled and inspired as they learn about these aspects as well as the broader historical context surrounding the march.

Series:

We shall overcome

ISBN:

1477760695
9781477760697

LCCN:

2013026888

Locations:

KJPF566 -- Fort Madison Public Library (Fort Madison)

KOPC446 -- H.J. Nugen Public Library (New London)