Martin Luther King, Jr., Leads a March from Selma to Montgomery
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest
- Subcategories: African Americans, Blacks, Civil Rights, Minority Rights, Minorities, Civil Disobedience, Nonviolence, Protests, Marches, Demonstrations, Rallies, Human Rights
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, African American History
- Geographical Location: Alabama
- Date: March, 1965
Article abstract: The march from Selma to Montgomery was a significant factor in the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act and marked a new and increased in civil rights reform upon political and economic issues.
Summary of Event
The Selma to Montgomery March of 1965 is often viewed as one of the most decisive events in the history of the American Civil Rights movement. It was marked by considerable violent resistance, a high degree of emotional intensity for those who participated, and political impact not often matched. Its basic purpose was to extend...
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