A richly detailed look at the crucial role of federally supported civil rights activismIn this rigorous and thoroughly documented study focusing on the pivotal Midwest; Andrew E. Kersten shows how a tiny government agency--the President's Committee on Fair Employment Practice (FEPC)--influenced the course of civil rights reform; moving the United States closer to a national fair employment policy and laying the foundation for today's contested affirmative action practices.Rejecting claims that black advancement during the war was due primarily to shortages of labor; Race; Jobs; and the War contends that the FEPC made significant strides in breaking racial barriers; settling complaints; and pursuing a vigorous educational campaign to foster more harmonious industrial relations between white and minority workers.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Contented Among Strangers: Rural German-Speaking Women and Their FamiliesBy joakbIn researching my great grandfather; I wanted to find more background information on how they lived - and survived - in America after arriving from Germany. Although this book does not really cover those Germans who arrived in Texas; it does provide insight into life in America at that time and my great grandparents did end up in Illinois and my grandparents in Missouri and Kansas so information about those states is interesting.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Excellent look at real lives of German immigrantsBy Mary ReinertThis is an excellent book! Not only for genealogists; but for anyone wanting a glimpse into the real lives of immigrant women. German women are the subject; but their experiences allow us to see into the feelings of anyone leaving their homeland forever. Some of the experiences of these women read as smoothly as the best fiction writer in spite of numerous references which lend credibility. I highly recommend this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well done bookBy SisMisThis book was a gift to someone from IL who loved it and is sharing it with her family.
