Cold War Civil Rights

Discover how the Cold War influenced the civil rights movement in America. From Jimmy Wilson's shocking sentencing to a spotlight on the "the Negro problem," civil rights became central to every administration from Truman to Johnson. Mary Dudziak's extensive research presents archival information and true accounts of people who were affected by the Cold War, shedding light on how international relations had a direct impact on domestic issues. With a clear and lively writing style, Dudziak connects civil rights and the Cold War like never before, offering a new perspective on American history.