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The articles and images in the June 1964 edition of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Newsletter detail the events in St. Augustine that were instrumental in the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The stirring images and riveting news reports bring to life the events of this troubled time in the history of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have groups compare the reporting and point of view of the SCLC Newsletter with that of the the Florida Legislative Investigative Committee's report on the details of the events in St. Augustine in 1963 and 1964 Florida Legislative Investigative Committee Report
- In addition, provide groups with the timeline of events in St. Augustine Civil Rights Movement of St. Augustine
- Use in a focus on primary source analysis
Classroom Considerations
- Establish a protocol for the safe, respectful discussion of emotionally charged events
- Requires extra prep time to make individual copies of the newsletter; consider laminating for reuse
Pros
- A powerful primary source document for any study of the Civil Rights Movement
Cons
- None