Marvin Gilmore: Crusader for Freedom - A Legacy of Battling Discrimination & Building Jobs (World War II Black Hero-Soldier, Entrepren

This is the action-filled biography of Marvin E. Gilmore, Jr., an African-American musician-turned-businessman, the grandson of slaves, who rose from poverty to achieve the American dream. He's a decorated U.S. war hero who earned France's Legion of Honor and he has waged a life-long battle against racism and for jobs-creation. This book describes battles with armed segregationists, and making music with Hollywood stars. Gilmore has also played a key role in helping Boston outgrow its racial divisions.

Author: Paul Katzeff
Publisher: Booklocker.com
Published: 09/15/2014
Pages: 422
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.86d
ISBN13: 9781632635150
ISBN10: 1632635151
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | General
- History | General
- Music | General

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