King: A Critical BiographyPraeger, 1970 - 460 pages |
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... major civil rights leaders to witness the presidential signing of the third and most comprehensive civil rights law passed since Reconstruc- tion . The violence of Birmingham and the March on Wash- ington had compelled Congress to study ...
... major civil rights leaders to witness the presidential signing of the third and most comprehensive civil rights law passed since Reconstruc- tion . The violence of Birmingham and the March on Wash- ington had compelled Congress to study ...
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... Major John Cloud . Cloud gave the marchers two minutes to disperse . When Hosea Williams asked twice for a word with Major Cloud , Cloud snapped , " There is no word to be had . " Less than two minutes elapsed before the com- mand to ...
... Major John Cloud . Cloud gave the marchers two minutes to disperse . When Hosea Williams asked twice for a word with Major Cloud , Cloud snapped , " There is no word to be had . " Less than two minutes elapsed before the com- mand to ...
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... Major Cloud . “ This march will not continue . It is not conducive to the safety of this group or the motoring public , " the major barked . They wished to kneel in prayer , Martin said . His request was granted . When they had finished ...
... Major Cloud . “ This march will not continue . It is not conducive to the safety of this group or the motoring public , " the major barked . They wished to kneel in prayer , Martin said . His request was granted . When they had finished ...
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and White | 140 |
BirminghamNonviolence in Black Violence | 171 |
The Strength of a Dream | 210 |
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