Like a Mighty Stream: The March on Washington, August 28, 1963

By: Patrik Henry Bass

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Synopsis: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, held in the nation's capital on August 28, 1963, is recognized as a watershed moment in American history. It was epochal; one of the most significant events of the 20th century. The New York Times called the March "the greatest assembly ever seen." No public event before or since has had the social, cultural or political impact of The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. ... This is a retrospective illumination of the events that led to the March. The book zeroes in on the leaders who made it happen, and explores the impact it had on the people who attended. ... Bass integrates the remembrances of everyday and extraordinary Americans who attended, including NPR correspondent Vertamae Grosvenor, Georgia representative Nan Grogan Orrock, and 60 Minutes correspondent Ed Bradley, Jr. Their memories of the day widely differ. Some recall the day as one of the hottest of their lives; others thought it was a mild summer day. There are varying accounts of how many people attended, and there are differences about the progress that was and has been made... Where they agree is that this was one of the greatest days in American history: an unparalleled celebration of humanity and hope.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 146 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780762412921
Publisher:: Running Press
Date of Addition:: 03/19/04
Copyrighted By:: Patrik Henry Bass
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Dr. Kenneth Cross
Proofread By:: Lena
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.