Black Americans in the Roosevelt Era: Liberalism and Race

In this penetrating analysis, John B. Kirby demonstrates that certain New Deal liberals championed black rights as an inherent part of New Deal reform philosophy. He explores the effects the administration reform had on black activists both inside and outside the government, and assesses the thought of prominent black intellectuals. This original and vital study enriches our understanding of the New Deal, the African-American experience, and liberal reform.

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