The leap from page to screen happened with unusual speed. Harper Lee published her novel in 1960, and Universal Pictures had it in theaters just two years later, a remarkably swift turnaround for a book of such literary weight. Gregory Peck’s portrayal of Atticus Finch became the crowning achievement of his long career. Critics and…
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Fun Fact: Harper Lee Almost Wasn’t an Author
Author Harper Lee was originally going to be a lawyer like her father and studied law in Alabama before dropping out to pursue writing by moving to New York City.
Fun Fact: The Nations That Owned Alabama
The soil of what is now modern day Alabama switched hands many times. The Spanish were the first Europeans to own land, for which the French later acquired. The British took it from the French and England lost it after the American Revolution.
Fun Fact: Oldest City in Alabama
The oldest city in Alabama is Mobile and it was actually founded by French colonists. It was once the capital of French Louisiana.
Fun Fact: Yellowhammer State
Alabama is sometimes known as the Yellowhammer state, which is from their state bird.