Birmingham 1963 [eBook - NC Kids Digital Library] : How a photograph rallied civil rights support

In May 1963 news photographer Charles Moore was on hand to document the Children's Crusade, a civil rights protest. But the photographs he took that day did more than document an event; they helped change history. His photograph of a trio of African-American teenagers being slammed against a building by a blast of water from a fire hose was especially powerful. The image of this brutal treatment turned Americans into witnesses at a time when hate and prejudice were on trial. It helped rally the civil rights movement and energized the public, making civil rights a national problem needing a national solution. And it paved the way for Congress to finally pass laws to give citizens equal rights regardless of the color of their skin. "Explores and analyzes the historical context and significance of the iconic Charles Moore photograph"--Provided by publisher. The children march The growth of conscience Rallying the nation The struggle continues.