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America, Empire of Liberty - 'And We Shall Overcome' - BBC Sounds

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America, Empire of Liberty

'And We Shall Overcome''And We Shall Overcome'

Released On: 09 Jun 2009

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Activists confront segregationists and President Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act.

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