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A spy in Canaan, how the FBI used a famous photographer to infiltrate the civil rights movement, Marc Perrusquia

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A spy in Canaan, how the FBI used a famous photographer to infiltrate the civil rights movement, Marc Perrusquia

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-341) and index

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platesillustrations

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A spy in Canaan

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1004486057

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Marc Perrusquia

Sub title

how the FBI used a famous photographer to infiltrate the civil rights movement

Summary

The story of the double life of famed civil rights photographer Ernest Withers--and how a closely guarded government secret finally came to light, told by the journalist who broke the story. Ernest Withers captured some of the most iconic moments of the Civil Rights Movement -- from the rare photo of Martin Luther King, Jr. in repose to the haunting photo of Emmet Till's great-uncle pointing an accusing finger at Till's killers. He was trusted and beloved by King's inner circle, and had a front row seat to history. But what most people don't know is that Withers was an informant for the FBI -- and his photos helped the Bureau identify and surveil the era's greatest figures. This book explores the life, complex motivations, and legacy of this fascinating figure.--Publisher

Table Of Contents

Part I: The assassination -- Part II: The discovery -- Part III: The big break -- Part IV: Spying on the movement -- Part V: To the brink: the FBI's war on Dr. King and Black power

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