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Olivia's story, the conspiracy of heroes behind Shelley v. Kraemer, by Jeffrey S. Copeland

Label
Olivia's story, the conspiracy of heroes behind Shelley v. Kraemer, by Jeffrey S. Copeland
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrationsportraits
Index
no index present
Intended audience
770L, Lexile
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Olivia's story
Responsibility statement
by Jeffrey S. Copeland
Sub title
the conspiracy of heroes behind Shelley v. Kraemer
Summary
"The story behind the landmark 1948 Supreme Court decision, Shelley vs. Kraemer, which struck down racially-based housing restrictions and opened the door to fair housing regulations in the United States"--Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Emancipation -- Celebration -- Covenants -- Interlopers -- Conspiracy -- Rage -- Friendship -- Explanations -- Suitors -- Decoys -- Secrets -- Justification -- D-day -- Invasion -- Retaliation -- Rumors -- Prosecution -- Defense -- Summations -- Verdict -- Dreams
Classification
Content