Kevin R. Free
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Former presidents have an unusual place in American life. King George III believed that George Washingtons departure after two terms made him "the greatest character of the age." But Alexander Hamilton worried former presidents might "[wander] among the people like ghosts." They were both right."--
Author
Language
English
Description
Mildred Jeter Loving and Richard Perry Loving wanted to live out their married life near family in Virginia, but the state refused to let them.
The reason: Richard was white and Mildred was black. After being arrested and charged with a crime, the Lovings were forced to leave their home-until they turned to the legal system. In one of the country's landmark legal battles, Loving
v. Virginia, the Lovings secured their future when the Supreme Court...