Like a Mighty Stream
The March on Washington: August 28, 1963
by Patrik Henry Bass

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Like a Mighty Stream tells the inspiring stories behind the landmark August 1963 March for Economic and Social Equality. Over 250,000 Americans of every race and creed participated, making the march the larges demonstration of its kind in the history of the United States.

To bring that momentous occasion alive for the reader, author Patrik Henry Bass weaves eyewitness accounts, photographs, reporting, and observation into a memorable mosaic. His is the first book to provide a "people's history," exploring the movement from the perspective of everyday men and women. This is a must-have book for anyone interested in American history -- or in learning about the power of nonviolent protest to effect social change.

Patrik Henry Bass, co-author of In Our Own Image:  Treasured African-American Traditions, Journeys and Icons, is books editor for Essence magazine. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Entertainment Weekly.

Like a Mighty Stream
The March on Washington: August 28, 1963
by Patrik Henry Bass

ISBN: 9780762416967
ISBN-10: 0762416963
Publisher: The Running Press
Publication Date: 2004
Format: Trade Paperback, 157 pages
Book Type: New Bargain Book
Condition: New, Has remainder mark

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