Annotated Bibliography
1. Diversity on the Field." Http://bleacherreport.com/articles/600546-black-history-month-10-ways-jackie-robinson-changed-the-game/page/11. N.p., n.d. Web.This helped with the economic impact Jackie Robinson made. It showed how he opened up the sport to many different races.
"Jackie Robinson." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2013.This showed me some of the impacts he had on society. It also showed me how he got into the MLB.
"Jackie Robinson Quotes." Jackie Robinson Quotes. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2013.This showed me different things that Jackie Robinson said. That means that is showed me of what he thought about what was going on at the time.
"Jackie Robinson's Letter to the President." Http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/jackie_robinson_letter/images/robinson_letter_page_1.jpg. N.p., n.d. Web.This helped the desire for civil rights that Jackie Robinson had. It showed that he really wanted to make a difference in our country.
"Telegram to the White House." Http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/jackie-robinson/images/telegram-1957.jpg. N.p., n.d. Web.This also helped me find Robinson's passion for helping his race. It showed that he was a very persistent man as well.
"Turning Points in American History (1932-1954) (Photos)." Examiner.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2013.This website helped me see why Jackie Robinson was a turning point in history. Also, it helped me show the impact he had on America.
Interview with Jackie Robinson." Memory. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Feb. 2013.
<http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/robinson/meetpres.html>.
This source helped me understand Jackie Robinson's personal beliefs towards
segregation. This interview also stated his thoughts on breaking the color
barrier. Robinson speaks with great triumph during this and says he hopes
it leads to more open door for African Americans.
“BASEBALL retires Jackie Robinsons number.” Espn. Espn, n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. <http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/espn25/story?page=moments/93>.
The source helped me show the way that Robinson is commemorated today. This showed a great example of the huge social impact that Robinson made.
“Jackie Robinsons Historic Impact.” Workers.Org. Workers, n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. <http://www.workers.org/2007/us/jackie-robinson-0426/>.
This gave me a good idea of his life before the Majors. This really helped me understand where the country stood on race matters.
Robinson, Jackie. “This I Believe.” Address. www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/tri070.html
This helped me understand Robinson’s passion for stopping segregation. It also showed that he was a well educated individual who whould make a difference in Civil Rights.
Robinson Breaks Baseball Color Barrier. Eye Witness History, n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. <http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/robinson.htm>.
This provided a good feel for how interactions between Robinson and Major League officials happened. It also explained in depth Robinson’s path to the Majors.
“A Triple Threat.” Joutnal of sports history. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Mar. 2013. <http://thejournalofsportshistory.org/baseball-history/jackie-robinson-a-triple-threat.html>. This showed me the ways that Robinson influenced America politically,economically and socially. It also showed that Robinson was not only a great baseball player but a nice man to all people he met and interacted with.
"Jackie Robinson." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2013.This showed me some of the impacts he had on society. It also showed me how he got into the MLB.
"Jackie Robinson Quotes." Jackie Robinson Quotes. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2013.This showed me different things that Jackie Robinson said. That means that is showed me of what he thought about what was going on at the time.
"Jackie Robinson's Letter to the President." Http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/jackie_robinson_letter/images/robinson_letter_page_1.jpg. N.p., n.d. Web.This helped the desire for civil rights that Jackie Robinson had. It showed that he really wanted to make a difference in our country.
"Telegram to the White House." Http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/jackie-robinson/images/telegram-1957.jpg. N.p., n.d. Web.This also helped me find Robinson's passion for helping his race. It showed that he was a very persistent man as well.
"Turning Points in American History (1932-1954) (Photos)." Examiner.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2013.This website helped me see why Jackie Robinson was a turning point in history. Also, it helped me show the impact he had on America.
Interview with Jackie Robinson." Memory. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Feb. 2013.
<http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/robinson/meetpres.html>.
This source helped me understand Jackie Robinson's personal beliefs towards
segregation. This interview also stated his thoughts on breaking the color
barrier. Robinson speaks with great triumph during this and says he hopes
it leads to more open door for African Americans.
“BASEBALL retires Jackie Robinsons number.” Espn. Espn, n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. <http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/espn25/story?page=moments/93>.
The source helped me show the way that Robinson is commemorated today. This showed a great example of the huge social impact that Robinson made.
“Jackie Robinsons Historic Impact.” Workers.Org. Workers, n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. <http://www.workers.org/2007/us/jackie-robinson-0426/>.
This gave me a good idea of his life before the Majors. This really helped me understand where the country stood on race matters.
Robinson, Jackie. “This I Believe.” Address. www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/tri070.html
This helped me understand Robinson’s passion for stopping segregation. It also showed that he was a well educated individual who whould make a difference in Civil Rights.
Robinson Breaks Baseball Color Barrier. Eye Witness History, n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. <http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/robinson.htm>.
This provided a good feel for how interactions between Robinson and Major League officials happened. It also explained in depth Robinson’s path to the Majors.
“A Triple Threat.” Joutnal of sports history. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Mar. 2013. <http://thejournalofsportshistory.org/baseball-history/jackie-robinson-a-triple-threat.html>. This showed me the ways that Robinson influenced America politically,economically and socially. It also showed that Robinson was not only a great baseball player but a nice man to all people he met and interacted with.