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Aldon D. Morris provides a detailed account of how the Civil Rights Movement emerged, evolved, and shaped American society during the decade between 1953 and 1963. The book examines the pivotal events, strategies, and leaders that drove the struggle for racial equality across the United States, with particular emphasis on the Southern states. Drawing on extensive research, Morris documents the social, political, and legal forces that propelled the movement toward landmark victories.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Aldon D. Morris
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