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Eyes on the Prize
America's Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965
Book • 1987
This book, written by Juan Williams and introduced by Julian Bond, is a detailed account of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from 1954 to 1965.
It covers significant events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the murder of Emmett Till, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The narrative includes personal anecdotes and interviews with participants, providing a rich and nuanced view of the movement's struggles and triumphs.
The book serves as a companion to the PBS documentary series of the same name and offers a compelling overview of the period, emphasizing the courage and resilience of both famous and ordinary individuals who fought for civil rights.
It covers significant events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the murder of Emmett Till, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The narrative includes personal anecdotes and interviews with participants, providing a rich and nuanced view of the movement's struggles and triumphs.
The book serves as a companion to the PBS documentary series of the same name and offers a compelling overview of the period, emphasizing the courage and resilience of both famous and ordinary individuals who fought for civil rights.
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Mentioned by Marshall Kosloff in the context of a quote from the book's forward, discussing the possibility of a second civil rights movement.
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Mentioned by Juan Williams when discussing the first civil rights movement and its differences from the second.
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Mentioned by Juan Williams as a book he wrote 40 years ago, focusing on the first civil rights movement.
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Mentioned by Jeff Bennett in the introduction of Juan Williams , highlighting his work in journalism and civil rights.
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