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On May2-5, 1963, Rev. James Bevel organized hundreds of school children in Birmingham, Alabama to march through the town during the American Civil Rights Movement's Birmingham Campaign to meet the mayor and speak to him about their feelings on segregation. Though the children and their organizers remained peaceful, police arrested many of the children and ordered fire hoses and police dogs to help stop the march. This march and the resulting actions against it were one factor that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Why did the children march?
The children's march was famous for defeating segregation in Birmingham Alabama, and it was all by African American kids!
Where was the children's march in 1963?
The childrens march was in Birmingham Alabama
Who was the president during the childrens march in 1963?
John Kennedy was the President in May, 1963 when the children in Birmingham made their march.
Do you have information on the children's March?
The Children's march was to help stop segregation in Birmingham Alabama. Also It began because African American children wanted equal rights. They wanted the same treatment as they treated the Caucasian. They really don't care if they go to jail, they want there freedom. and It talks about children marching in Birmingham, Alabama to fight for there freedom.In 1963 about 5,ooo children in the march at Birmingham were arrested and the kids where smart. They thought that if they filled the jails the president would care and fix the issue of segregation in Alabama.
When did the Children's March end?
The Children's March, also known as the Birmingham Campaign, ended on May 10, 1963. It lasted for several days and involved thousands of young demonstrators who were advocating for civil rights in Birmingham, Alabama. The marches culminated in a negotiated agreement between the city and civil rights leaders.
When was Birmingham Children's Hospital created?
Birmingham Children's Hospital was created in 1862.
When was Birmingham Children's Theatre created?
Birmingham Children's Theatre was created in 1947.
What was the Childrens March in 1963 about?
The Children's march was to help stop segregation in Birmingham Alabama. Also It began because African American children wanted equal rights. They wanted the same treatment as they treated the Caucasian. They really don't care if they go to jail, they want there freedom. and It talks about children marching in Birmingham, Alabama to fight for there freedom.
When was the Birmingham childrens march?
2nd-3rd March 1963
What was the year of the Birmingham Civil Rights March?
1963
What was the march route on Birmingham?
lasted 3 days
Where are Eddie kendricks children today?
Birmingham Atlanta Detroit Ohio California
