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The Cold War and the Color Line: American Race Relations in the Global Arena
Ever notice how America’s claim to be the land of freedom sounded a bit hollow when half the country was still locked behind segregation? Now imagine the whole world watching. That’s the awkward global backdrop of the Cold War, where U.S. race relations weren’t just a domestic mess—they were a diplomatic headache. This book digs into how the fight against communism forced America to confront its own color line, whether it wanted to or not.
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