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Mrs. Jackson’s Letter

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  • How was the author of this letter aware of what was happening to people in Selma, Alabama?
  • What emotions does this author have?
  • What is her motivation for writing?
  • What can you speculate about how much and what kind of attention the media gave to Bloody Sunday?
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