Russell Freedmann's "Because They Marched" is a comprehensive guide to civil disobedience, organizing, and building for change in the United States.
The book covers events that took place in the 1950-1970s in Alabama, showcasing the power of peaceful protests and demonstrating their effectiveness as a tool for mass mobilization. Starting with the Selma events of the 1860's, Freedmann offers eyewitness accounts from individuals who were there, as well as insightful analysis from contemporary scholars and researchers.
"Because they Marched" traces the evolution of non-violent protest in America, examining how it became a prominent aspect of the civil rights movement and laid the groundwork for the wider global resistance movements of subsequent decades. From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the Vietnam War, Freedann explores the impact of each event on shaping American society and politics. Additionally, the book highlights the lasting influence of these protests on American culture and social justice movements today.
Аудиокнига «Because They Marched (Unabridged)» написана автором Russell Freedman в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9781520046907
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In the early 1960s, tired of reprisals for attempting to register to vote, Selma's black community began to protest. The struggle received nationwide attention when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a voting rights march in January, 1965, and was attacked by a segregationist. In February, the shooting of an unarmed demonstrator by an Alabama state trooper inspired a march from Selma to the state capital of Montgomery. The march got off to a horrific start on March 7 as law officers attacked peaceful demonstrators. Broadcast throughout the world, the violence attracted widespread outrage and spurred demonstrators to complete the march at any cost. On March 25, after several setbacks, protesters completed the fifty-four-mile march to a cheering crowd of 25,000 supporters.
