"Liberation, An Independent Monthly," Vol. 1, No. 2, April 1956
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Artifact Overview
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her courageous act of protest sparked the Civil Rights movement. This publication from April 1956 contains details and a timeline of the months following Parks's arrest. Its cover depicts African Americans boycotting the bus line in nonviolent protest.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Periodical
Date Made
April 1956
Subject Date
April 1956
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2001.142.22
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10.75 in
Width: 8.375 in
Depth: 0.125 in
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