"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

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

"Liberation, An Independent Monthly," Vol. 1, No. 2, April 1956