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Author : Stephen Feinstein
Publisher : Enslow Publishing
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : PSU:000050006205
Discusses the fashions, fads, politics, advances in medicine and technology, people, and world issues that made the 1940s a unique time in American and world history.
Author : Kerri O'Hern,Lucia Raatma
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780836861983
Uses original graphic illustrations to explore the life of the African American baseball player who broke the color line in professional baseball.
Author : Thomas W. Gilbert
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0531113302
Discusses some of the highlights in the game of professional baseball during the 1940s, including Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak, the series between the Yankees and the Dodgers, the effects of World War II on the game, and career of Jackie Robinson.
Author : James Gilbert Ryan,Leonard C Schlup
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 613 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317468653
The only available historical dictionary devoted exclusively to the 1940s, this book offers readers a ready-reference portrait of one of the twentieth century's most tumultuous decades. In nearly 600 concise entries, the volume quickly defines a historical figure, institution, or event, and then points readers to three sources that treat the subject in depth. In selecting topics for inclusion, the editors and authors offer a representative slice of life as contemporaneous Americans saw it - with coverage of people; movements; court cases; and economic, social, cultural, political, military, and technological changes. The book focuses chiefly on the United States, but places American lives and events firmly within a global context.
Author : James Ciment
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438125527
A comprehensive history of African Americans, including culture, slavery, and civil rights.
Author : Steven A. Riess
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118609408
A Companion to American Sport History presents acollection of original essays that represent the firstcomprehensive analysis of scholarship relating to the growing fieldof American sport history. Presents the first complete analysis of the scholarshiprelating to the academic history of American sport Features contributions from many of the finest scholars workingin the field of American sport history Includes coverage of the chronology of sports from colonialtimes to the present day, including major sports such as baseball,football, basketball, boxing, golf, motor racing, tennis, and trackand field Addresses the relationship of sports to urbanization,technology, gender, race, social class, and genres such as sportsbiography Awarded 2015 Best Anthology from the North American Society for Sport History (NASSH)
Author : Michael Lee Lanning
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780811768627
Eleven years before Rosa Parks resisted going to the back of the bus, a young black second lieutenant, hungry to fight Nazis in Europe, refused to move to the back of a U.S. Army bus in Texas and found himself court-martialed. The defiant soldier was Jack Roosevelt Robinson, already in 1944 a celebrated athlete in track and football and in a few years the man who would break Major League Baseball’s color barrier. This was the pivotal moment in Jackie Robinson’s pre-MLB career. Had he been found guilty, he would not have been the man who broke baseball’s color barrier. Had the incident never happened, he would’ve gone overseas with the Black Panther tank battalion—and who knows what after that. Having survived this crucible of unjust prosecution as an American soldier, Robinson—already a talented multisport athlete—became the ideal player to integrate baseball. This is a dramatic story, deeply engaging and enraging. It’s a Jackie Robinson story and a baseball story, but it is also an army story as well as an American story.
Author : Cindy Barden
Publisher : Lorenz Educational Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780787705732
Color Overheads Included! Welcome to the fascinating world of the American twentieth century a time when changes in technology, communications, and transportation changed the world. The activities in this book provide an overview of social, historical, and cultural events in the U.S. during the twentieth century. People entered the twentieth century on horses, steamships, and steam locomotives and left it in Concord jets, nuclear submarines, and space shuttles. The eight full-color transparencies at the back of the book can be used alone or with specific activities listed in the table of contents.
Author : Jim Corrigan
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0766031330
Describes the important world, national, and cultural developments of the decade 1940-1949.
Author : Gary Scott Smith
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781467463003
How faith sustained Jackie Robinson—both as an athlete and as an activist. The integration of Major League Baseball in 1947 was a triumph. But it was also a fight. As the first Black major leaguer since the 1880s, Jackie Robinson knew he was not going to be welcomed into America’s pastime with open arms. Anticipating hostility, he promised Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey that he would “turn the other cheek” during his first years in the league, despite his fiercely competitive disposition. Robinson later said that his faith in God had sustained him—giving him the strength he needed to play the game he loved at the highest level without retaliating against the abuse inflicted upon him by opposing players and fans. Faith was a key component of Robinson’s life, but not in the way we see it with many prominent Christian athletes today. Whereas the Tim Tebows and Clayton Kershaws of the sports world emphasize personal spirituality, Robinson found inspiration in the Bible’s teachings on human dignity and social justice. He grew up a devout Methodist (a heritage he shared with Branch Rickey) and identified with the theological convictions and social concerns of many of his fellow mainline Protestants—especially those of the Black church. While he humbly stated that he could not claim to be a deeply religious man, he spoke frequently in African American congregations and described a special affinity he and other Black Christians felt for the biblical character Job, who had also kept faith despite suffering and injustice. In his eulogy for Robinson, Jesse Jackson described Robinson as a “co-partner of God,” who lived out his faith in his civil rights activism, both during and after his baseball career. Robinson’s faith will resonate with many Christians who believe, as he did, that “a person can be quite religious and at the same time militant in the defense of his ideals.” This religious biography of Robinson chronicles the important role of faith in his life, from his childhood to his groundbreaking baseball career through his transformative civil rights work, and, in the process, helps to humanize the man who has become a mythic figure in both sports history and American culture.
Author : Arnold Rampersad
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307788481
The extraordinary life of Jackie Robinson is illuminated as never before in this full-scale biography by Arnold Rampersad, who was chosen by Jack's widow, Rachel, to tell her husband's story, and was given unprecedented access to his private papers. We are brought closer than we have ever been to the great ballplayer, a man of courage and quality who became a pivotal figure in the areas of race and civil rights. Born in the rural South, the son of a sharecropper, Robinson was reared in southern California. We see him blossom there as a student-athlete as he struggled against poverty and racism to uphold the beliefs instilled in him by his mother--faith in family, education, America, and God. We follow Robinson through World War II, when, in the first wave of racial integration in the armed forces, he was commissioned as an officer, then court-martialed after refusing to move to the back of a bus. After he plays in the Negro National League, we watch the opening of an all-American drama as, late in 1945, Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers recognized Jack as the right player to break baseball's color barrier--and the game was forever changed. Jack's never-before-published letters open up his relationship with his family, especially his wife, Rachel, whom he married just as his perilous venture of integrating baseball began. Her memories are a major resource of the narrative as we learn about the severe harassment Robinson endured from teammates and opponents alike; about death threats and exclusion; about joy and remarkable success. We watch his courageous response to abuse, first as a stoic endurer, then as a fighter who epitomized courage and defiance. We see his growing friendship with white players like Pee Wee Reese and the black teammates who followed in his footsteps, and his embrace by Brooklyn's fans. We follow his blazing career: 1947, Rookie of the Year; 1949, Most Valuable Player; six pennants in ten seasons, and 1962, induction into the Hall of Fame. But sports were merely one aspect of his life. We see his business ventures, his leading role in the community, his early support of Martin Luther King Jr., his commitment to the civil rights movement at a crucial stage in its evolution; his controversial associations with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, Humphrey, Goldwater, Nelson Rockefeller, and Malcolm X. Rampersad's magnificent biography leaves us with an indelible image of a principled man who was passionate in his loyalties and opinions: a baseball player who could focus a crowd's attention as no one before or since; an activist at the crossroads of his people's struggle; a dedicated family man whose last years were plagued by illness and tragedy, and who died prematurely at fifty-two. He was a pathfinder, an American hero, and he now has the biography he deserves.
Author : Kostya Kennedy
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250274052
Winner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year True is a probing, richly-detailed, unique biography of Jackie Robinson, one of baseball's—and America's—most significant figures. For players, fans, managers, and executives, Jackie Robinson remains baseball’s singular figure, the person who most profoundly extended, and continues to extend, the reach of the game. Beyond Ruth. Beyond Clemente. Beyond Aaron. Beyond the heroes of today. Now, a half-century since Robinson’s death, letters come to his widow, Rachel, by the score. But Robinson’s impact extended far beyond baseball: he opened the door for Black Americans to participate in other sports, and was a national figure who spoke and wrote eloquently about inequality. True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson by Kostya Kennedy is an unconventional biography, focusing on four transformative years in Robinson's athletic and public life: 1946, his first year playing in the essentially all-white minor leagues for the Montreal Royals; 1949, when he won the Most Valuable Player Award in his third season as a Brooklyn Dodger; 1956, his final season in major league baseball, when he played valiantly despite his increasing health struggles; and 1972, the year of his untimely death. Through it all, Robinson remained true to the effort and the mission, true to his convictions and contradictions. Kennedy examines each of these years through details not reported in previous biographies, bringing them to life in vivid prose and through interviews with fans and players who witnessed his impact, as well as with Robinson's surviving family. These four crucial years offer a unique vision of Robinson as a player, a father and husband, and a civil rights hero—a new window on a complex man, tied to the 50th anniversary of his passing and the 75th anniversary of his professional baseball debut.
Author : Narayan Changder
Publisher : CHANGDER OUTLINE
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Embark on a quizzical journey through the history-making feats of Jackie Robinson with "Jackie Robinson: MCQ Trailblazer." Tailored for sports enthusiasts and history buffs, this MCQ book invites you to explore the life and groundbreaking contributions of the legendary baseball player. Download now to engage with entertaining Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) covering Robinson's integration of Major League Baseball, his achievements on the field, and his enduring impact on sports and civil rights. Elevate your knowledge of this trailblazing athlete, gain insights into the challenges he faced, and reinforce your understanding through interactive learning. Whether you're a baseball fan, a history student, or someone looking to test their knowledge, this essential MCQ resource is your key to a quizzical exploration of Jackie Robinson's enduring legacy. Download today and hit a home run with the questions that celebrate the brilliance of his athletic journey!
Author : Courtney Michelle Smith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781440872693
Jackie Robinson: A Life in American History provides readers with an understanding of the scope of Robinson's life and explores why no Major League Baseball player will ever again wear number 42 as his regular jersey number. This book captures Robinson's lifetime, from 1919 to 1972, while focusing on his connections to the unresolved promise of the Reconstruction Era and to the civil rights movement of the 20th century. In addition to covering Robinson's athletic career with the UCLA Bruins, the Kansas City Monarchs, the Montreal Royals, and the Brooklyn Dodgers, the book explores sociopolitical elements to situate Robinson's story and impact within the broader context of United States history. The book makes deliberate connections among the failure of Reconstruction, the creation of the Negro Leagues, the rise and decline of legalized segregation in the United States, the progress of the civil rights movement, and Robinson's life. Chronological chapters begin with Robinson's life before he played professional baseball, continue with an exploration of the Negro Leagues and Robinson's career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and conclude with an examination of Robinson's post-retirement life as well as his influence on civil rights. Supplemental materials including document excerpts give readers an opportunity to explore contemporary accounts of Robinson's career and impact.
Author : Scott Simon
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007-07-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780470242841
"An extraordinary book . . . invitingly written and brisk." --Chicago Tribune "Perhaps no one has ever told the tale [of Robinson's arrival in the major leagues] so well as [Simon] does in this extended essay." --The Washington Post Book World "Scott Simon tells a compelling story of risk and sacrifice, profound ugliness and profound grace, defiance and almost unimaginable courage. This is a meticulously researched, insightful, beautifully written book, one that should be read, reread, and remembered." --Laura Hillenbrand, author of the New York Times bestseller Seabiscuit The integration of baseball in 1947 had undeniable significance for the civil rights movement and American history. Thanks to Jackie Robinson, a barrier that had once been believed to be permanent was shattered--paving the way for scores of African Americans who wanted nothing more than to be granted the same rights as any other human being. In this book, renowned broadcaster Scott Simon reveals how Robinson's heroism brought the country face-to-face with the question of racial equality. From his days in the army to his ascent to the major leagues, Robinson battled bigotry at every turn. Simon deftly traces the journey of the rookie who became Rookie of the Year, recalling the taunts and threats, the stolen bases and the slides to home plate, the trials and triumphs. Robinson's number, 42, has been retired by every club in major league baseball--in homage to the man who had to hang his first Brooklyn Dodgers uniform on a hook rather than in a locker.
