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How many days did the historic civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery Alabama take?
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∙ 14y ago
One day and it was stopped mid bridge by police, police dogs, firehoses, and gas. The march was attacked and many people arrested and hurt.
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Where is the Selma Dallas County Historic Preservation Society in Selma Alabama located?
The address of the Selma Dallas County Historic Preservation Society is: Po Box 586, Selma, AL 36702-0586
What was Pettis bridge in Selma Alabama?
A Civil Rights battleground site.
When did Selma to Montgomery marches happen?
Selma to Montgomery marches happened in 1965.
What incident was the impetus for the Selma to Montgomery march?
I don't remember an "incident" inspiring the march. My memory is that it was a protest march over Alabama making it difficult for black people to vote. The voting rights act had been passed recently but Alabama was still resisting.
What events led Congress to pass the Civil Rights and Voting Rights acts?
One event that led to the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was The Selma March. The Selma March took place in Alabama and was used to call attention to the voting rights issue. The walk was from Selma to the state capital. After marchers set out and were attacked, President Johnson put the Alabama National Guard under federal control. When the march reached Montgomery its ranks were up to about 25,000 people. Hope this helped!
Where is the Friends Of The Selma To Montogomry National Historic Trail in Montgomery Alabama located?
The address of the Friends Of The Selma To Montogomry National Historic Trail is: 46 E Patton Ave, Montgomery, AL 36105-2202
Where was the march from selma going to?
Montgomery, Alabama
How far is it from selma Alabama to Montgomery Alabama?
According to Google Maps, travelling via AL-14 E between Selma, Alabama and Montgomery, Alabama gives a distance of 50.2 miles by car, or 47.9 miles by foot.
Why did people walk from selma to Montgomery Alabama?
The right to vote.
Where is the Selma Dallas County Historic Preservation Society in Selma Alabama located?
The address of the Selma Dallas County Historic Preservation Society is: Po Box 586, Selma, AL 36702-0586
How many miles is it from Montgomery Alabama to Selma Alabama?
It is 50 miles according to Google Maps.
What happened in Selma Alabama 1965?
HERE is a link to the Wiki-article about the Selma marches for voting rights.
Who was in the March from Selma to Montgomery?
Martin Luther King Jr., and most black people from Alabama
Where is the Historic Estates Landmarks And Properties Inc in Selma Alabama located?
The address of the Historic Estates Landmarks And Properties Inc is: 1028 Dawson Avenue Apt S, Selma, AL 36701-4895
What was Pettis bridge in Selma Alabama?
A Civil Rights battleground site.
What bill did the march from selma to Montgomery influence congress to pass?
voting rights act
When did Selma to Montgomery marches happen?
Selma to Montgomery marches happened in 1965.
