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Which current US congressman was once beaten by state troopers on the Edmund Pettus bridge during a march in Alabama in 1965?
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What Alabama city saw state troopers attack Civil Rights marchers on Edmund Pettis Bridge?
Selma
What Alabama city is the Edmund Pettis Bridge?
If you're asking, "what Alabama city is the Edmund Pettis Bridge located"? The answer is Selma, Alabama.
Why was a bridge named after Edmund Pettis?
well, Edmund pettus was a Confederate general during the Civil War, and was a Senator from Alabama after the war. It was named in his honor. Not sure if that totally answers the question, but that's who Edmund pettus was.
Where is the Edmund Law Rogers Smith-Harrison in Columbiana Alabama located?
The address of the Edmund Law Rogers Smith-Harrison is: 50 Lester Street, Columbiana, AL 35051-9477
Who is on your current 5 dollar note?
If you mean in N.Z then it is Sir Edmund Hilary
Who is the minister of tourism in Jamaica?
Edmund Bartlett is the current Minister of Tourism in Jamaica
What did the marchers encounter on the Edmund pettus bridge on bloody Sunday?
On Bloody Sunday, March 7, 1965, marchers encountered a violent confrontation with law enforcement as they crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. State troopers, under orders to disperse the crowd, brutally attacked the peaceful demonstrators with clubs and tear gas. This shocking violence was captured on television, drawing national attention to the civil rights movement and highlighting the struggle for voting rights. The events of that day galvanized support for the movement and ultimately led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Why was the Edmund Pettus bridge important to the civil rights movement?
The Edmund Pettus Bridge spanned over the Alabama River and after 1965 a civil rights landmark bridge named in honor of Edmund Pettus Bridge. that is how the EP Bridge important to the civil rights movement. DON'T YOU LOVE ME BABY! =D
What is Sir Edmund Hillary's current residence?
He's dead. May he rest in peace.
Who currently runs the us mint?
The current Mint Director is Edmund C. Moy
Who was Edmund pettus?
Edmund Pettus was a Confederate general during the American Civil War and later served as a prominent politician in Alabama. He is best known for his role as a leader in the Selma, Alabama, area during the civil rights movement, particularly for the infamous Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965, where the Edmund Pettus Bridge became a symbol of the struggle for voting rights. His legacy is controversial due to his ties to the Confederacy and his involvement in racial segregation. The bridge was named in his honor, but it has since become a site of remembrance for the fight against racial injustice.
Why was the march in Selma called bloody Sunday?
The march in Selma on March 7, 1965, was called "Bloody Sunday" due to the violent response by law enforcement against peaceful civil rights demonstrators. As marchers crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge, they were met with brutal attacks from Alabama State Troopers, resulting in numerous injuries. The event drew national attention to the struggle for voting rights and led to widespread outrage, ultimately contributing to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
