The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
Season 1 • Episode 4: Terror and Triumph (1940-1954) • Watch with subtitles
Episode 4: Terror and Triumph (1940-1954)
October 22, 2002 • 56 min
Amid the surge of black activism following World War II, prolonged legal battles led to Supreme Court decisions that opened doors and restored voting rights for blacks. The battle for freedom, dignity, and opportunity throughout America continued through the '50s and '60s -- and in many respects, continues today.
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