5422044
9781588342423
"This collection of photographic portraits traces 150 years of U.S. history through the lives of well-known abolitionists, artists, scientists, writers, statesmen, entertainers, and sports figures. Drawing on the photography collection of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, Deborah Willis celebrates the ways in which these images furthered recognition and equality in America, and even today challenge us all to uphold America's highest ideals and promises."--BOOK JACKET.Willis, Deborah is the author of 'Let Your Motto Be Resistance African American Portraits', published 2007 under ISBN 9781588342423 and ISBN 1588342425.
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