Civil Rights Section 2 Section 2 The Triumphs of a Crusade

The Freedom Riders 2 Buses 2 Buses CORE’s (Congress of Racial Equity) attempt to test the Supreme Court decisions banning segregation on interstate bus routes. CORE’s (Congress of Racial Equity) attempt to test the Supreme Court decisions banning segregation on interstate bus routes. Buses brutally attacked in Alabama Buses brutally attacked in Alabama Kennedy sends in U.S. marshals to protect the riders. Kennedy sends in U.S. marshals to protect the riders.

Standing Firm James Meredith won court case to allow him to attend school at University of Mississippi. James Meredith won court case to allow him to attend school at University of Mississippi. Campus riots – 5,000 soldiers, 200 arrests and 2 deaths Campus riots – 5,000 soldiers, 200 arrests and 2 deaths Dr. King and SLCL plan more demonstrations in Birmingham, AL known for extreme racial violence (18 bombings in 6 years). Dr. King and SLCL plan more demonstrations in Birmingham, AL known for extreme racial violence (18 bombings in 6 years). Children’s crusades – police arrested 959 children, used attack dogs, fire hoses, and clubs. Children’s crusades – police arrested 959 children, used attack dogs, fire hoses, and clubs.

Kennedy Steps In Kennedy forces Alabama Governor George Wallace to desegregate University of Alabama. Kennedy forces Alabama Governor George Wallace to desegregate University of Alabama. June 11, 1963, Kennedy addresses the nation…”Are we to say to the world – and more importantly, to each other – that this is the land of the free, except for the Negros?” June 11, 1963, Kennedy addresses the nation…”Are we to say to the world – and more importantly, to each other – that this is the land of the free, except for the Negros?” Kennedy demands Congress pass a civil rights bill. Kennedy demands Congress pass a civil rights bill. Hours later, NAACP field secretary and WWII vet, Medgar Evers, was murdered at his home. Hours later, NAACP field secretary and WWII vet, Medgar Evers, was murdered at his home. Governor Wallace tries to prevent black students from registering at UofA.

March on Washington, ,000 people marched to the Lincoln Memorial to convince Congress. 250,000 people marched to the Lincoln Memorial to convince Congress. Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream.” speech Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream.” speech Violence continues Violence continues Church bombing in Birmingham (4 children died) Church bombing in Birmingham (4 children died) Assassination of President Kennedy on November 22, Assassination of President Kennedy on November 22, President Johnson signs Civil Rights Act of 1964 President Johnson signs Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, and gender. Prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, and gender.

Voting Rights Robert Moses led Freedom Summer – CORE & SNCC’s effort to get African Americans registered to vote. Robert Moses led Freedom Summer – CORE & SNCC’s effort to get African Americans registered to vote. Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. - Fannie Lou Hamer Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. - Fannie Lou Hamer The Selma Campaign – voter registration drive in Selma, AL arrested The Selma Campaign – voter registration drive in Selma, AL arrested Voting Rights Act of 1965 – eliminated literacy test. Voting Rights Act of 1965 – eliminated literacy test.