Robert S. Graetz
Written by Joy E. Dickerson
Narrated by Highlights for Children
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This book describes the life of Robert S. Graetz, a white Lutheran minister who fought for the civil rights of African Americans, and covers his pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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