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Sweet Land of Liberty

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When Oscar Chapman learned that Marian Anderson was not allowed to sing at Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin, he found an appropriate venue for a concert, the Lincoln Memorial.

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This picture book presents the inspiring story of little-known civil rights champion Oscar Chapman, and his role in opera singer Marian Anderson's 1939 concert at the Lincoln Memorial--a concert that bridged the color divide to bring a city and much of the nation together. Full color.
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ISBN:
9781561453955
Author:
Hopkinson, Deborah
Publisher:
Peachtree Publishers
Illustrator:
Jenkins, Leonard
Subject:
General
Subject:
History - United States/20th Century
Subject:
People & Places - United States - African-American
Subject:
Social Issues - Prejudice & Racism
Subject:
Singers
Subject:
History
Subject:
African Americans
Subject:
African Americans - Civil rights - History -
Subject:
Children s Nonfiction-US History
Publication Date:
20070331
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Dimensions:
10.06x11.50x.37 in. 1.06 lbs.
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
08-12
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"Synopsis" by , This picture book presents the inspiring story of little-known civil rights champion Oscar Chapman, and his role in opera singer Marian Anderson's 1939 concert at the Lincoln Memorial--a concert that bridged the color divide to bring a city and much of the nation together. Full color.
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