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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
BALLAD OF BIRMINGHAM, by DUDLEY RANDALL Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: Mother dear, may I go downtown Subject(s): Birmingham, Alabama; Bombs; Church Burnings; Civil Rights Movement; Racism; Racial Prejudice; Bigotry | |||
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