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  • Lost Restaurants of Memphis

    Memphis is well known for its cuisine, and there is no end to the iconic restaurants that hold a place in the hearts of locals. Johnny Mills Barbecue was home to the "barbecue king of Beale Street." Gaston's Restaurant was owned by John Gaston, the "prince of Memphis restaurateurs." Leonard's Pit Barbecue was operated by Leonard Heuberger, the man who invented the pulled pork sandwich. Gayhawk ... Read more

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  • A Brief History of Memphis

    The story of Memphis, Tennessee—from raucous river town to major Southern metropolis—with photos included.No other southern city has a history quite like Memphis. First purchased in the early 1800s from natives to serve as a vital port for the emerging American river trade, the city flourished until the tumultuous years of the Civil War brought chaos and uncertainty.Yet the city survived. Through ... Read more

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  • Enslavement in Memphis

    During the first forty-five years of the city's existence, slavery dominated the cultural and economic life of Memphis. The lives of enslaved people reveal the brutality, and their perseverance contributed greatly to the city's growth. Henry Davidson played a crucial role in the development of the city's first Methodist church and worship services for slaves. Mary Herndon was purchased by Nathan ... Read more

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  • Hidden History of Memphis

    Series series Hidden History
    A tour of the Tennessee city filled with famous faces, fascinating trivia, and forgotten lore—plus a former mayor's previously unpublished private papers.Step inside the fascinating annals of the Bluff City's history and discover the Memphis that only few know. G. Wayne Dowdy, longtime archivist for the Memphis Public Library, examines the history and culture of the Mid-South during its most ... Read more

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  • On This Day in Memphis History

    For locals and visitors alike, read about the events that uncover the history behind the legendary Memphis culture, and examine the stories of music, murder, natural disaster and other River City blasts from the past. Far more than blues and barbecue, Memphis deep and fascinating culture has evolved one day at a time. Author G. Wayne Dowdy pins an exact date to a host of important, quirky and ... Read more

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  • Mayor Crump Don't Like It

    Machine Politics in Memphis

    In the 1930s thousands of African Americans abandoned their long-standing allegiance to the party of Abraham Lincoln and began voting for Democratic Party candidates. This new voting pattern remapped the nation's political landscape and altered the relationship between citizen and government.One of the forgotten builders of this modern Democratic Party was Memphis mayor and congressman Edward Hull ... Read more

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  • Mayor Crump Don't Like It

    Machine Politics in Memphis

    In the 1930s thousands of African Americans abandoned their long-standing allegiance to the party of Abraham Lincoln and began voting for Democratic Party candidates. This new voting pattern remapped the nation's political landscape and altered the relationship between citizen and government.One of the forgotten builders of this modern Democratic Party was Memphis mayor and congressman Edward Hull ... Read more

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  • Red Summer

    The Summer of 1919 and the Awakening of Black America

    A narrative history of America's deadliest episode of race riots and lynchingsAfter World War I, black Americans fervently hoped for a new epoch of peace, prosperity, and equality. Black soldiers believed their participation in the fight to make the world safe for democracy finally earned them rights they had been promised since the close of the Civil War.Instead, an unprecedented wave of anti ... Read more

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  • Eyes on the Prize

    America's Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965

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    Series series Eyes on the Prize
    Eyes on the Prize traces the movement from the landmark Brown v*. the Board of Education* case in 1954 to the march on Selma and the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. This is a companion volume to the first part of the acclaimed PBS series. ... Read more

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  • Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into the Presidency

    Series series Uncle John's Bathroom Reader
    Three cheers for the red, white, and bloopers . . . A US treasury of gaffes, goofs, and weird White House trivia!If they advertised the job opening for President of the United States, the ad would be pretty short. The only basic requirements are to be a natural-born American citizen and at least thirty-five years old. Now you can learn about some of the successful applicants in this special "Chief ... Read more

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  • Showdown

    Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court Nomination That Changed America

    by Wil Haygood ...
    Thurgood Marshall brought down the separate-but-equal doctrine, integrated schools, and not only fought for human rights and human dignity but also made them impossible to deny in the courts and in the streets. In this stunning new biography, award-winning author Wil Haygood surpasses the emotional impact of his inspiring best seller The Butler to detail the life and career of one of the most ... Read more

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  • The Presidents

    Noted Historians Rank America's Best--and Worst--Chief Executives

    The complete rankings of our best -- and worst -- presidents, based on C-SPAN's much-cited Historians Surveys of Presidential Leadership.Over a period of decades, C-SPAN has surveyed leading historians on the best and worst of America's presidents across a variety of categories -- their ability to persuade the public, their leadership skills, their moral authority, and more. The crucible of the ... Read more

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