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Boyette, Michael. . "Let it burn!" : the Philadelphia tragedy / Michael Boyette with Randi Boyette. [0809245434 ] Chicago : Contemporary Books, 1989.
Call#: Van Pelt Library F158.9.N4 B69 1989
This is a detailed, first hand, account of the events on May 13th, 1985. The exact times of the day when the specific events occurred are recorded. It is a timeline of not only the entire day but the events leading up to May 13th, and the effects of the bombing. It examines the mindset and the status of the people living in the neighborhood at the time. By A. Wilkins
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Assefa, Hizkias. . Extremist groups and conflict resolution : the MOVE crisis in Philadelphia / Hizkias Assefa and Paul Wahrhaftig. [027592694X (alk. paper) ] New York : Praeger, 1988.
Call#: Van Pelt Library F158.9.N4 A87 1988
Takes look at the motives behind the events of the violence on May 13th, 1985. Who was involved, who made the decision to fire, why did this happen? All these questions are addressed and answered as best they can. By A. Wilkins
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Anderson, John, 1954 Mar. 27- . Burning down the house : MOVE and the tragedy of Philadelphia / John Anderson and Hilary Hevenor. [0393024601 : ] New York : Norton, c1987.
This book gives a detailed review of what the MOVE organization is and the effects that it had in Philadelphia. It also tells the story leading up to the bombing of Osage Avenue and the events that followed. It explores the events of that fateful day in Philadelphia discussing social and political issues surrounding the event. By A. Wilkins
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