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Adam Clayton Powell

by James Haskins · 1974

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A biography of the well-known Black political figure whose flamboyant conduct led to the denial of his seat in Congress.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
African AmericanAfrican AmericanMore like thisLess of this
Setting
USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 174 pages

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