Utilizing a lively question-and-answer format; a historical reference provides an eye-opening overview of African-American history--from the Middle Passage to the present day--and the contributions of African Americans to the United States.
#71005 in Books David Halberstam 1994-05-10 1994-05-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x 1.30 x 5.40l; 1.50 #File Name: 0449909336816 pagesThe Fifties
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The foundation of post war AmericaBy Richard CarlsonAll they key political events of the fifties nicely interspersed with cultural happenings. Well worth reading. Missed the key technology event; the rise of the computer; but missed little else. From I love Lucy to Kinsey; here's the fifties.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Best DecadeBy CustomerGray capsulization how the world changed in the Fifties. A seemingly innocent but complex decade. All of the challenges of the second half of the 20th century surfaced in the fifties1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating Read!!By SusanI grew up in the fifties and sixties; and as a young kid I remember a lot of this. Had you asked me to describe the era; I wouldn't have thought to include so much of what Halberstam has woven together but he does a masterful job of doing so. And in the process; you understand how the Sixties happened; which is when things really got crazy (and not always in a good way!). Hindsight is 20-20 and its fascinating to look back to the decade that was so instrumental in paving the way to fundamental change in America.
