A Celebration of the Civil Rights Movement
Beginning with the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, a document that United States President Abraham Lincoln called "the greatest event of the 19th century" through the civil rights heights of the 1960s all the way to today's affirmative action policies, many actors upon the United States political stage have shown a desire to level the playing field for all citizens, often doing so in indelible ways. In this memorable and important series, readers will relive the inspiration, the drama, and the hard work of those inside and beyond the government who have contributed to making our country what it is today.
• Current as well as historical events are covered
• Each book presents pivotal historical events or people
• Timelines present readers with a clear sequence of key civil rights moments