The civil rights movement
Sanford Wexler
Uses speeches, articles, and other writings of those involved to trace the history of the civil rights movement in the United States, primarily from 1954 to 1965.
Read Time: ~2.9 hr
Words that built a nation
by Marilyn Miller (1999)
About this book
A collection of thirty-nine contemporary documents tracing the history of the United States, including such areas as human rights, the environment, and immigration. Includes commentary, photographs, and engravings.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreWords that built a nation Lead Character
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