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Book Synopsis: First published in 1981, Murder at the Broad River Bridge recounts the stunning details of the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Lemuel Penn by the Ku Klux Klan on a back-country Georgia road in 1964, nine days after the passage of the Civil Rights Act. Longtime Atlanta Constitution reporter Bill Shipp gives us, with shattering power, the true story of how a good, innocent, "uninvolved" man was killed during the Civil Rights turbulence of the mid-1960s. Penn was a decorated veteran of World War II, a United States Army Reserve officer, and an African American, killed by racist, white vigilantes as he was driving home to Washington, D.C. from Fort Benning, Georgia. Shipp recounts the details of the blind and lawless force that took Penn’s life and the sorry mask of protective patriotism it hid behind. To read Murder at Broad River Bridge is to know with deep shock that it could be dated today, tonight, tomorrow. It is a vastly moving documentary drama.
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Step back in time and uncover a shocking true story with "Murder at Broad River Bridge" - a compelling retelling of the tragic slaying of Lieutenant Colonel Lemuel Penn by the notorious Ku Klux Klan in 1964. Authored by acclaimed journalist Bill Shipp, this gripping narrative delves into the harrowing events that unfolded on a quiet Georgia road, revealing the dark underbelly of racism and violence that plagued the Civil Rights era.
Experience history like never before as you immerse yourself in the gripping pages of Murder at Broad River Bridge. Shipp's meticulous research and powerful storytelling bring to life the chilling details of how an innocent African American man fell victim to the heinous acts of white supremacists, shedding light on a brutal moment in American history that still resonates today.
Uncover the truth behind one of the most tragic and senseless crimes of the Civil Rights movement with Murder at Broad River Bridge. This haunting account of Lieutenant Colonel Lemuel Penn's untimely death serves as a stark reminder of the injustices faced by many during a tumultuous period in our nation's past. Prepare to be captivated, outraged, and ultimately moved by this profound chronicle of courage and tragedy.
Ready to delve into this unforgettable tale of courage and injustice? Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history with Murder at Broad River Bridge. Order your copy now and embark on a captivating journey through the pages of this poignant and thought-provoking account.
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