Students will analyze historical and contemporary primary sources to examine how citizens persevered to overcome injustice and affect change during the 1960s civil rights era and consider the lessons the first March to Selma in 1965 provides for us today. Enduring understanding: Time, place, and culture influence our perspectives on people and issues. Essential question: How can we strive to overcome injustice? Lesson materials We Shall Overcome sheet music (curator note) … [Read more...]
Communication in History
Today in History
- 1706
Benjamin Franklin born. Check out our curated collection of LOC.gov primary sources related to this printer, writer, scientist, and statesman. - 1879
San Franciscan Andrew Smith Hallidie patented an improved “Endless Wire Ropeway”. Check out our curated collection of LOC.gov primary sources related to the cable-car system.
