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This stunning collection of photographic portraits traces U.S. history through the lives of well-known abolitionists, artists, scientists, writers, statesman, entertainers, and sports figures. Drawing on the photographic collections of the National Portrait Gallery, author Deborah Willis explores how these imagesmany by famous photographersreveal the nation's history through an African American lens and challenge us all to uphold America's highest ideals and promises.Let Your Motto Be Resistanceis the inaugural publication of the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture.Willis, Deborah is the author of 'Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits' with ISBN 9781588342461 and ISBN 1588342468.
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