| Description |
x, 303 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Subject |
Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968.
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King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1963-1969.
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African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century.
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Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968. (OCoLC)fst00052277
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King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968. (OCoLC)fst00040023
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| Chronological Term |
1900-1999
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Civil rights.
(OCoLC)fst00799575
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Civil rights movements. (OCoLC)fst00862708
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Politics and government. (OCoLC)fst01919741
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| ISBN |
9780786476725 (softcover : alk. paper) |
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0786476729 (softcover : alk. paper) |
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