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America, Empire of Liberty - The Back of the Bus - BBC Sounds

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America, Empire of Liberty - The Back of the Bus - BBC Sounds

America, Empire of Liberty
The Back of the BusThe Back of the Bus
Released On: 08 Jun 2009
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The US Supreme Court orders schools to become racially mixed.

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