nineteen sixty-four, a.d

"It's 1964 in Greenwood, Mississippi, and Sunny's town is being invaded by people from up north who are coming to help people register to vote. Her personal life isn't much better, as a new stepmother, brother, and sister are crowding into her life, giving her little room to breathe"--From publisher's description.

"It's 1964 in Greenwood, Mississippi, and Sunny's town is being invaded by people from up north who are coming to help people register to vote. Her personal life isn't much better, as a new stepmother, brother, and sister are crowding into her life, giving her little room to breathe"--From publisher's description.

Chronicles the events of 1964 that changed the face of American history and discusses how those events led society to question the many beliefs they had held about family, government, and life.

Presents a selection of readings that provide information and insights into the major events of 1964, covering the first surgeon general's report on smoking, the Beatles' appearance in America, the war on poverty, civil rights issues, the Warren Report, and other topics.