Selma to Montgomery marches
The Selma to Montgomery marches were three significant protests in 1965 during the American civil rights movement. Activists marched from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery to demand voting rights for African Americans, who faced systemic discrimination. The first march, called "Bloody Sunday," ended violently when marchers were attacked by law enforcement at the Edmund Pettus Bridge. This brutality garnered national attention and support for the cause. Ultimately, the marches led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which aimed to eliminate racial barriers to voting, representing a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights in the United States.
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The Selma to Montgomery Marches were a series of three protests in March 1965 aimed at securing voting rights for African Americans in the South. Organized by civil rights leaders, the marches highlighted racial discrimination and voter suppression in Alabama. The most famous march took place on March 7, known as "Bloody Sunday," when marchers were violently confronted by law enforcement. The public outrage that followed led to federal support for voting rights. These marches culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a significant milestone in the civil rights movement.