How Did Emmett Till's Murder Shake the U.S.?

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How Did Emmett Till's Murder Shake the U.S.?

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Although thousands of lynchings were committed after the American Civil War, Emmett Till's shook America's conscience and became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.
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