The Soiling of Old Glory

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Masur, Louis P.
The soiling of Old Glory : the story of a photograph that shocked America /
Louis P. Masur. — 1st U.S. ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Boston (Mass.)—Race relations—History—20th century. 2. Flags—Desecration—United States—Pictorial works. 3. Photojournalism—Social aspects—United States—Case studies. 4. Photojournalism—Political aspects—United States—Case studies. 5. Protest movements—Massachusetts—Boston—History—20^th century. 6. Busing for school integration—Massachusetts—Boston—History—20^th century. 7. African Americans—Massachusetts—Boston—Interviews. 8. Whites—Massachusetts—Boston—Interviews. 9. Interviews—Massachusetts— Boston. 10. United States—Race relations—History—20th century. I. Title.
F73.9.A1M38 2008
974.4'6100496073—dc22
2007031215

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First published by Bloomsbury Press in 2010

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