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Name: We've got a job
Author: Cynthia Levinson

This book provides a detailed account of the 1963 Birmingham Freedom March, where approximately 4,000 African American students participated in a civil rights demonstration. The book focuses on the events leading up to the march, the march itself, and the aftermath. It also includes an analysis of the historical context and the significance of the march in the broader civil rights movement. The book aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the events and their impact.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Cynthia Levinson

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