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"The Year of Birmingham," 1963, was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, marked by nonviolent protests led by Martin Luther King, Jr. against segregation in Birmingham. The events included confrontations between child demonstrators and police, the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church by the Ku Klux Klan, and the subsequent deaths of four young black girls. Diane McWhorter's book provides a detailed account of this turbulent time through a mix of historical records, interviews, and personal narratives, highlighting the individuals and events that shaped America's struggle for civil rights. The book also reflects on the ongoing challenges faced in Alabama, such as current anti-immigration laws.

Pages

720

Publisher

Simon & Schuster