Alabama v. King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Criminal Trial That Launched the Civil Rights Movement

Name: Alabama v. King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Criminal Trial That Launched the Civil Rights Movement
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Book Synopsis: "Poignant, sometimes harrowing." –Wall Street Journal

The defense lawyer for Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, the Selma marchers, and other civil rights heroes reveals the true story of the historic trial that made Dr. King a national hero. Fred D. Gray was just twenty-four years old when he became the defense lawyer for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a young minister who had become the face of the bus boycott that had rocked the city of Montgomery, Alabama. In this incredible history, Gray takes us behind the scenes of that landmark case, including such unforgettable moments as:

Martin Luther King's courageous response to a bomb threat on his own home
Poignant, searing testimony that exposed the South's racist systems to a worldwide audience
The conspiracy to destroy Gray's career and draft him into the Vietnam War
The unforgettable moment when a Supreme Court ruling brought the courtroom to a halt

Alabama v. King captures a pivotal moment in the fight for equality, from the eyes of the lawyer who Dr. King called "the brilliant young leader who later became the chief counsel for the protest movement."

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Experience the powerful and gripping story of the trial that launched the Civil Rights Movement - "Alabama v. King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Criminal Trial That Launched the Civil Rights Movement." This remarkable book, hailed by the Wall Street Journal as "poignant and sometimes harrowing," takes you on a journey behind the scenes of one of the most significant trials in American history.

Authored by Fred D. Gray, the defense lawyer who represented Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and the brave marchers of Selma, this book delves into the true story of Dr. King's rise to becoming a national hero. At just twenty-four years old, Gray took on the monumental task of defending a young minister who had become the face of the Montgomery bus boycott in Alabama.

Through Gray's vivid storytelling, you'll witness the incredible moments that unfolded during this landmark case. From Martin Luther King's unwavering response to a bomb threat on his own home to the searing testimony that exposed the South's racist systems to the world, prepare to be captivated by the courage and resilience showcased in these pages.

But the story doesn't stop there. "Alabama v. King" also delves into the conspiracy that aimed to destroy Gray's career and draft him into the Vietnam War, making it a captivating tale of personal sacrifice and determination. Plus, you'll get an insider's view of the unforgettable moment when a Supreme Court ruling brought the courtroom to a halt, forever changing the course of history.

Don't miss out on this pivotal moment in the fight for equality. Immerse yourself in the words of the lawyer who Dr. King himself referred to as "the brilliant young leader who later became the chief counsel for the protest movement." Get your copy of "Alabama v. King: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Criminal Trial That Launched the Civil Rights Movement" today and be inspired by the incredible resilience that shaped America.

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