Author:

Chappell, David L  Search this

Subject:

King, Martin Luther Jr. 1929-1968 Influence  Search this

Physical description:

xvi, 249 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Type:

Biography

History

Place:

United States

Date:

2014

20th century

Notes:

NMAF copy 39088019259704 gift from the collection of Lonnie G. Bunch III.

Contents:

King's last victory: the Civil Rights Act of 1968 -- Can a movement be institutionalized?: the national Black political conventions -- A coalition for full employment -- Legalizing the legacy: the battle for a Martin Luther King holiday -- Jesse Jackson's rebirth -- Public reckonings with King's character

Summary:

Presents a controversial study of the civil rights movement after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr., drawing upon congressional testimony, court cases, press releases, and other sources to document the battle over King's image and legacy.

Topic:

Civil rights movements--History  Search this

African American political activists  Search this

African American civil rights workers  Search this

African Americans--Civil rights--History  Search this

Race relations  Search this

History  Search this

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_1076853