The civil rights movement that spanned the years following the Brown v. Board of Education decision of 1954 through the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 marked a watershed period for human rights in America. Julian Bond, former communications director of SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee), notes in his introduction that "the words 'civil rights' summon up memories and images in modern minds of grainy television footage of packed mass meetings, firehoses and police dogs, of early-1960s peaceful protestors replaced over time by violent rioters, of soul-stirring oratory and...
The civil rights movement that spanned the years following the Brown v. Board of Education decision of 1954 through the passage of the Voting Rights A...
What did it feel like to be an American during World War II and in the years that preceded and followed it? This work provides first-hand accounts of the period - from letters, speeches, and newspaper articles - that illustrate how important events appeared to those who lived through them.
What did it feel like to be an American during World War II and in the years that preceded and followed it? This work provides first-hand accounts of ...
This work describes each year of the decade with a narrative account of the most significant social, cultural and political developments; a chronology of events; and eyewitness testimonies drawn from newspapers, memoirs of private and public figures, literature and other sources.
This work describes each year of the decade with a narrative account of the most significant social, cultural and political developments; a chronology...
This volume covers the period 1783 to 1828, picking up after the end of the American Revolution and continuing up to the years when America was expanding westward. It provides an overview of the period, a chronology and hundreds of eyewitness testimonies to the political events and social change.
This volume covers the period 1783 to 1828, picking up after the end of the American Revolution and continuing up to the years when America was expand...
This is an examination of the 1960s, one of America's most tumultous historical periods. The people of the time speak for themselvews, describing events as they saw them, they include: Richard M. Nixon, Sargent Shriver, Robert McNamara; Bill Bosby and John Lennon.
This is an examination of the 1960s, one of America's most tumultous historical periods. The people of the time speak for themselvews, describing even...
The Progressive Era covers the major events and activities of this active and exciting time period. Spanning the years from 1890 to 1920, the book pairs detailed narrative text with eyewitness accounts to give readers a clear picture of events as they occurred. Chronologically arranged, this reference provides complete coverage of this era.
The Progressive Era covers the major events and activities of this active and exciting time period. Spanning the years from 1890 to 1920, the book pai...
The women's suffrage movement began around 1800 and culminated in 1920 with the19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. This book offers hundreds of firsthand accounts of the women's movement - diary entries, letters, speeches, and newspaper accounts - that illustrate how historical events appeared to those who lived through them.
The women's suffrage movement began around 1800 and culminated in 1920 with the19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. This book offers hundre...
A comprehensive resource for those interested in learning about this era, "The 1990s" chronicles the first decade since the end of World War II to be dominated by a single superpower - the United States - instead of by a cold war rivalry between heavily armed, ideologically antithetical nuclear powers. From the still-evolving "new world order," involving new goals, alliances, and principles, to the changing demographic makeup, values, beliefs, and practices of the United States, this volume explores the many factors that have helped transform America's identity. Some of these evolutions led...
A comprehensive resource for those interested in learning about this era, "The 1990s" chronicles the first decade since the end of World War II to be ...
Provides hundreds of firsthand accounts of the Depression including memoirs, letters, speeches, and newspaper accounts that illustrate how historical events appeared to those who lived through them. Among the eyewitness testimonies included are those of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Provides hundreds of firsthand accounts of the Depression including memoirs, letters, speeches, and newspaper accounts that illustrate how historical ...
From the highly acclaimed "Eyewitness History" series, "World War I" examines one of the most pivotal points in 20th-century history, exploring the social, cultural, military, and political impacts of this war on American society, as well as the role the United States played in the conflict. Unlike other references on the subject, this new volume discusses World War I's place in American history as the catalyst for World War II and the cold war, as well as explores its influences in today's world. Highlighting its historical connections to such timely topics as terrorism, the impact of...
From the highly acclaimed "Eyewitness History" series, "World War I" examines one of the most pivotal points in 20th-century history, exploring the so...