"Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights" by Kelly Miller is a historical narrative from the early 1900s, examining World War I through the lens of human rights and democracy, with a special emphasis on the experiences and contributions of Black soldiers. The book spotlights the crucial roles of African American troops, portraying their loyalty and courage in the fight against tyranny and for liberty, and arguing their service would shape future civil rights debates in America. Introduced with an overview of the war's broad impact on society, the text immediately establishes the importance of the Black soldiers' valor against the backdrop of the global fight for human rights while providing a framework for the detailed discussion that follows.
Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights
By Kelly Miller
Amidst a global conflict, one group's unwavering bravery ignites a battle for their own freedom and equality.
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About the AuthorKelly Miller was an African-American mathematician, sociologist, essayist, newspaper columnist, author, and an important figure in the intellectual life of black America for close to half a century. He was known as "the Bard of the Potomac".
Kelly Miller was an African-American mathematician, sociologist, essayist, newspaper columnist, author, and an important figure in the intellectual life of black America for close to half a century. He was known as "the Bard of the Potomac".
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