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The montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa parks got on a bus to go home after she left her job. In 1955 buses were african americans sit in the back, and whites sit in the front of the bus. When a white man was seen standing up, the bus driver told Parks and three other african americans to stand up. Parks refused to stand up and was arrested after the bus driver called police. This arrest made its way to E.D. Nixon who helped fight the case against segregation on the bus. -
Little Rock 9
The governor was determinded to be reelected, and started defending white supremecy. So he then ordered troops from the state national guard to stop the 9 African americans from entering the school. Eisenhower heard about the governors actions, and knew he could not allow this to go on. Eisenhower sent the army to little rock, and the 9 AA students walked into the school. -
Civil Rights Act of 1957
Eisenhower was all about the right to vote. He knew if he sent the bill to congress, southern democrats would try to block the bill. Southern senators did try to stop the bill, but Lyndon Johnson put together a compromise. -
The Sit-in Movement
Four African American students were determined to get service at a white store. They had just bought school supplies and wanted to get service at the bar area as well. They were refused bar service and refused to leave until they were given service. This movement spread quickly and people started doing this in many many cities in the US. -
Freedom Riders
In early May, 1961 the freedom riders boarded several buses and went southbound. When the bus arrived at various locations including Anniston, Birmingham, and Montgomery, Alabama, white mobs attacked them. Someone threw a firebomb through the window of the bus as well as split the tires on the bus.In birmingham when the riders got to the bus stop, they were badly beaten and news got to JFK. -
James Meredith and the desegregation of the University of Mississippi.
James wanted to attend the University of Mississippi. But the problem was Ole Miss didnt want to follow court order, also they were trying to avoid court order. When James applied through the admissions office. The govenor stopped him short of that. When JFK heard about this, he sent marshals to escort james onto the campus. An angry mob started to attack the marshals. JFK then sent in 1000 army troops to escort james into the campus. -
Protests in Birmingham
The events in Mississippi made MLK angry. He began protesting in Alabama, and eight days later was arrested. He had smuggled scraps of paper into his cell and wrote the famous " Letter from Birmingham Jail " letter. When he was released from jail, he started protesting again. Then news got to JFK. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Kennedy needed another dramatic moment to address the nation. He got the chance when George Wallace, the alabama govenor stopped a African American kid from entering the university. Kennedy used the moment to address the nation. -
The March On Washington
Dr.King realized that Kennedy had a difficult time pushing the bill. So king and another man agreed to match on Washington. 200000 people of all races joined them for speeches, songs, and sing alongs. His speech was about his dream for equality. This speech built the foundation for the Civil Rights Bill. -
The Selma March
Dr. King was trying to get African Americans voting rights. The govenor armed white citizens with guns to scare African Americans away from voting. When Dr. King tried getting the attention of JFK. His protesters were arrested. About 2000 people inclusing school children were arrested. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The H.O.R passed the Voting rights bill of 1965, also the senate passed the bill. This bill was a truning point in american history because 250000 African Americans registered to vote. Also in the south 100 African americans held office in 1965. Also it showed segregation had ended. -
Dr. King is assassinated
Dr. King was assassinated on the porch of his hotel. The killer was a sniper. He had gone to Memphis to support African American sanitation workers who were on strike. In wake of Dr. Kings death, congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
