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Mayday 1971: A White House at War, a Revolt in the Streets, and the Untold History of Americaâs Biggest Mass Arrest
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Author:
Lawrence Roberts
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Date:
July 28, 2020
An account of the largest act of civil disobedience and mass arrest in U.S. history in Richard Nixon's Washington.
What The Reviewers Say
Roberts tells the story superbly from start to finish.
Roberts is a careful observer and he deftly organizes a complex, multifaceted series of events into a coherent, fast moving, and fascinating story.
Roberts relates the shameful story of what happened that year like a mystery writer. He even conveys firsthand experience as an arrested protester. Fortunately, Roberts is also a careful historian. He pinpoints the origins of this extraordinary drama and guides readers through the score.
Roberts conveys the personal and political impact of a pivotal event in American history in a narrative that will engage readers of the time period and resonate with today’s social justice activists..
