1963

The Year of Hope and Hostility

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• Byron Williams

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• 322 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

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The transformative events of 1963 marked a pivotal moment in American history, revealing the stark contrast between ideals of equality and the harsh realities of segregation. It began with George Wallace's infamous proclamation and culminated in Martin Luther King's recognition as Time Magazine's Man of the Year. The year also solidified U.S. foreign policy in Cuba and Vietnam, while the assassination of President Kennedy forced a nation to confront the grim reality of political violence. This exploration captures a year of profound change and disillusionment.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Einband: Hardcover