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| april 17th in history: Right to Ride Blair L. M. Kelley, 2010-05-03 Through a reexamination of the earliest struggles against Jim Crow, Blair Kelley exposes the fullness of African American efforts to resist the passage of segregation laws dividing trains and streetcars by race in the early Jim Crow era. Right to Ride chronicles the litigation and local organizing against segregated rails that led to the Plessy v. Ferguson decision in 1896 and the streetcar boycott movement waged in twenty-five southern cities from 1900 to 1907. Kelley tells the stories of the brave but little-known men and women who faced down the violence of lynching and urban race riots to contest segregation. Focusing on three key cities--New Orleans, Richmond, and Savannah--Kelley explores the community organizations that bound protestors together and the divisions of class, gender, and ambition that sometimes drove them apart. The book forces a reassessment of the timelines of the black freedom struggle, revealing that a period once dismissed as the age of accommodation should in fact be characterized as part of a history of protest and resistance. |
| april 17th in history: The Sky Above Us (Sunrise at Normandy Book #2) Sarah Sundin, 2019-02-05 Numbed by grief and harboring shameful secrets, Lt. Adler Paxton ships to England with the US 357th Fighter Group in 1943. Determined to become an ace pilot, Adler battles the German Luftwaffe in treacherous dogfights in the skies over France as the Allies struggle for control of the air before the D-day invasion. Violet Lindstrom wanted to be a missionary, but for now she serves in the American Red Cross, where she arranges entertainment for the men of the 357th in the Aeroclub on base and sets up programs for local children. Drawn to the mysterious Adler, she enlists his help with her work and urges him to reconnect with his family after a long estrangement. Despite himself, Adler finds his defenses crumbling when it comes to Violet. But D-day draws near. And secrets can't stay buried forever. Bestselling author Sarah Sundin returns readers to the shores of Normandy, this time in the air, as the second Paxton brother prepares to face the past--and the most fearsome battle of his life. |
| april 17th in history: This Day In North American Indian History Phil Konstantin, 2002-10-16 This one-of-a-kind, fun-to-read book covers over 5,000 years of North American Indian history, culture, and lore. Wide-ranging and in-depth, it lists over 5,000 important events involving the native peoples of North America in a unique day-by-day format. Photos. |
| april 17th in history: History of Friedrich the Second, Called Frederick the Great Thomas Carlyle, 1866 |
| april 17th in history: History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great Thomas Carlyle, 1865 |
| april 17th in history: The Cottage Cyclopedia of History and Biography Edward M. Pierce, 1867 |
| april 17th in history: No Time for Comedy Samuel Nathaniel Behrman, 1968 |
| april 17th in history: History of Friedrich the Second Thomas Carlyle, 1901 |
| april 17th in history: A Chronological Introduction to the History of the Church Samuel Farmar Jarvis, 1844 |
| april 17th in history: The History of Suffrage, 1760-1867 Anna Clark, Sarah Richardson, 2021-05-19 This six-volume collection brings together key documents on women’s suffrage from Britain and the Empire in the century between 1767 and 1867. With a particular focus on voting rights and political representation, the collection includes excerpts of works from renowned writers such as Edmund Burke and John Stuart Mill, as well as rare and insightful texts from less prominent authors. This collection provides a valuable reference to students of various disciplines, including British and imperial history, gender studies, literature, politics, and the history of feminism. |
| april 17th in history: A Chronological Introduction to the History of the Church Samuel F. Jarvis, 2024-07-09 Reprint of the original, first published in 1845. |
| april 17th in history: A chronological introduction to the history of the Church, being a new inquiry into the true dates of the birth and death of our Lord, ... and containing an original Harmony of the Four Gospels, now first arranged in the order of time Samuel Farmar JARVIS, 1844 |
| april 17th in history: History of Friedrich the Second Called Frederick the Great: Friedrich is not to be overwhelmed: the seven-years' war gradually ends, 25th April 1760 Thomas Carlyle, 1866 |
| april 17th in history: History of Friedrich II, of Prussia Thomas Carlyle, 1865 |
| april 17th in history: The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17 Various, 2023-08-12 In 'The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17,' Various authors come together to provide a comprehensive look at significant historical events. This anthology includes detailed accounts of both well-known and lesser-known events, offering readers a diverse and expansive view of history. The writing style varies from author to author, reflecting the unique perspectives and expertise each contributor brings to the table. This volume is a valuable resource for academics and history enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of the past. Various authors, coming from different backgrounds and areas of expertise, collaborated on this volume to offer a multi-faceted view of history. Their collective knowledge and research have culminated in a rich and informative collection that sheds light on pivotal moments in history. Their dedication to scholarship and historical accuracy is evident throughout the book. I highly recommend 'The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17' to anyone interested in delving into the complexities of history through the lens of renowned historians. This anthology provides a thorough and engaging exploration of key events that have shaped the world we live in today. |
| april 17th in history: The Works of Thomas Carlyle in Thirty Volumes: History of Friedrich II of Prussia, called Frederick the Great Thomas Carlyle, 1898 |
| april 17th in history: The History of Suffrage, 1760-1867 Vol 2 Anna Clark, Sarah Richardson, 2021-03-24 This work brings together key texts drawn from the history of suffrage advocacy and agitation. The whole issue of voting rights and representation is shown to be anchored firmly in the wider political culture of Britain and Ireland as well as the Empire as a whole. Volume 2 covers texts from 1793 to 1817. |
| april 17th in history: The Cottage Cyclopedia of History and Biography Edward M. Pierce, 2021-10-29 Reprint of the original, first published in 1867. |
| april 17th in history: History of Friedrich II. of Prussia Thomas Carlyle, 2018-09-20 Reproduction of the original: History of Friedrich II. of Prussia by Thomas Carlyle |
| april 17th in history: The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography , 1897 |
| april 17th in history: New Jersey History , 1847 |
| april 17th in history: The "fortnightly" History of the War A. M. Murray, 1916 |
| april 17th in history: History of Friedrich 2. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great by Thomas Carlyle , 1865 |
| april 17th in history: The History of the 33rd Divisional Artillery, in the War, 1914-1918 John Victor Macartney-Filgate, 2021-05-19 The 33rd Divisional Artillery raised as part of 'Kitchener's Army' in early 1915 was a Royal Artillery force. It fought important battles with distinction and with devotion. They put up a strong defense against the German spring offensive of 1918 and continued through the victorious Allied Hundred Days Offensive. This incredible history describes their role in the First World War. Contents include: Early Days First Experiences of War in the La Bassée Sector The Battle of the Somme, 1916 Dainville, Hebuterne and the Battle of the Ancre Winter on the Somme, 1916-1917 The Battle of Arras and Vimy Ridge, 1917 The Hindenburg Line and the Operations on the Coast The Autumn Battles of Ypres and Passchendaele, 1917 Winter in the Salient, 1917-1918 The German Offensive in Flanders, 1918 Holding the Enemy in the North The British Offensive on the Third Army Front, 1918 Finale |
| april 17th in history: Genealogical and Family History of Central New York William Richard Cutter, 1912 |
| april 17th in history: Transactions of the Historical Society of Berks County , 1904 |
| april 17th in history: Ireland: Historical and Statistical George Lewis Smyth, 1849 |
| april 17th in history: Memorial. Genealogy, and Ecclesiastical History [of First Church, New Britain, Conn.] Alfred Andrews, 1867 |
| april 17th in history: A History of Chinese Theatre in the 20th Century III Fu Jin, 2021-07-19 The twentieth century was a dynamic period for the theatrical arts in China. Booming urban theatres, the interaction between commercial practice and theatre, dramas staged during the War of Resistance against Japan and a healthy dialogue between Western and Eastern theatres all contributed to the momentousness of this period. The four volumes of A History of Chinese Theatre in the 20th Century display the developmental trajectories of Chinese theatre over those hundred years. This volume examines national policies developed for the culture industry and practice of Chinese theatre from 1949 to the period of the Great Leap Forward. The author highlights the tension between the new nation’s principle of letting one hundred flowers bloom and the theatrical industry as a tool for ideological propaganda. He argues that the transition from war-time conditions to the new social structure of peace time was far from thorough and stable. Scholars and students in the history of the arts, especially the history of Chinese theatre, will find this book to be an essential guide. |
| april 17th in history: The History of Wincanton, Somerset, from Earliest Times to the Year 1903 George Sweetman, 1903 |
| april 17th in history: Proceedings of the New York State Historical Association New York State Historical Association, 1916 |
| april 17th in history: A History of Presbyterianism in New England: Its Introduction, Growth, Decay, Revival and Present Mission Alexander Blaikie, 2024-02-25 Reprint of the original, first published in 1881. |
| april 17th in history: A Manual of History of the United States David B. Scott, 1860 |
| april 17th in history: Oxford Historical Society , 1915 |
| april 17th in history: Chronological Retrospect of the History of Yarmouth and Neighbourhood, ... William Finch-Crisp, 2020-07-24 Reproduction of the original: Chronological Retrospect of the History of Yarmouth and Neighbourhood, ... by William Finch-Crisp |
| april 17th in history: Annual Report of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History Mississippi. Department of Archives and History, 1902 Report for 1936/37 includes the Biennial report of the State Librarian, 1935/37; and the Sixth biennial report of the State Library Commission, 1936/37. |
| april 17th in history: Missouri Historical Review , 1919 |
| april 17th in history: Memoirs Read Before the Boston Society of Natural History Boston Society of Natural History, 1869 |
| april 17th in history: History of New York State, 1523-1927 James Sullivan, 1927 |
| april 17th in history: The History of Sutton, New Hampshire: Consisting of the Historical Collections of Erastus Wadleigh, Esq., and A. H. Worthen , 1890 |
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