Prologue: Jack's been shot -- Part I. America in the wake of tragedy, 1963 -- November 22, 1963 -- Let us continue -- Part II. Forging a new American identity, 1964 -- Finding a voice -- The hearts and minds of youth -- The clock of destiny is ticking out -- Freedom and the world -- New awakenings -- Part III. Marching on and hitting full stride, 1965-1966 -- Selma -- Bloody Sunday and the aftermath -- The crises of the moment -- Urban crisis, voting rights and Watts -- Ripples of hope -- Part IV. Visions of America, 1967-1968 -- A coalition of conscience -- Beyond Vietnam -- A newer world -- 1968 -- Epilogue: Selma, 2015.
Summary:
"Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr., lived parallel lives. Their leadership helped millions of Americans recover from the assassination of John F. Kennedy and inspired hopes for a more peaceful, egalitarian society. This book examines their shared vision through their speeches, writings and public appearances during the cultural groundshift of 1963 through 1968"-- Provided by publisher.
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