William Henry Jernagin in Washington, D.C.: Faith in the Fight for Civil Rights

By Ida E. Jones

Book Overview

"William Henry Jernagin was a devout Christian and fierce advocate for civil rights in the first half of the twentieth century. He was senior pastor of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood for more than forty-five years. His activism made him an internationally recognized figure. He was a foundational leader in the American civil rights movement"--from publisher's description.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467119113
• ISBN13: 9781467119115
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"