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How 1963 Defined the Civil Rights Movement

The Brian Lehrer Show

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The Moral Imperative of Civil Rights in 1963

This chapter explores James Baldwin's crucial role in the Civil Rights Movement and his call for a moral obligation from the U.S. government. It also examines John F. Kennedy's attempts to align national ideals with the stark realities of 1963, a pivotal year for demonstrations and dialogues on freedom and justice.

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