Freedom Summer For Young People
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ISBN: 9781644210093
£19.79
Book Description
“Freedom Summer for Young People” by Bruce Watson recounts the events of the summer of 1964, known as “Freedom Summer,” when the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) sent college students to Mississippi to support the civil rights movement. The disappearance of three civil rights workers focused national attention on Mississippi, revealing the challenges faced by volunteers and local activists fighting for voting rights and equality. The book provides an account of the struggles, intimidation, and violence encountered by those involved in the movement, as well as the impact of their efforts on American history.
