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President Truman Executive Order
This was a major statement and ended the segregation in the US army. -
Brown VS Board of Education
Brown wanted to end segregation in the public school system, and the case was taken to supreme court. It was a easy decision that ruled in Brown's favor. However schools still did not follow the ruling. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
After Rosa Parks said no to moving it sparked a major and successful movement, it lasted a whole year. No one used the bus and it would force the company to end segregation on the bus. -
Beginning of Non Violent Protest
Black Pastors and major influencers in civil rights met to plan a non violent protest. This meeting included Martin Luther King Jr, and the goal was to spread their word -
Little Rock Nine
Nine black students were not allowed in Central High School, and this is when President Eisenhower made National Guard come down and guide them to school. They were still being harassed by the white crowds, but were protected by troops. -
Sit In Campaigns
College students would refuse to leave the white only lunch table, without being served. This caught the eyes of many and began the sit in demonstration. -
University of Alabama Standoff
Governor George Wallace blocked two black students from registering to the school. This would last until JFK send National Guard to the school. -
March On Washington
More than 250,000 went to the march, and this is when the I have a Dream Speech. This was a huge march were people wanted their freedoms and jobs. -
Bombings at Church
Church in Birmingham, was bombed, and killed four young girls and injured others, this sparked national outrage. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Signed by Lyndon B Johnson, this prevented employment from discriminating people from what they look like. This helped more people get allowed in a work place -
Malcolm X
He was a major influence in the movement, and the only difference between him and Luther was he used violence. He was killed during a rally by members of Islam -
Selma to Montgomery March
People marched right to the state capital, and the police blocked the way and started to assault the protesters. This would lead to more marches in the future so that they could reach the capital -
Black Panther Group
They were protesters that were armed, and they did not take anything from anyone. They were armed and would start violent protests. -
Assasination of Martin Luther King Jr
He was just done delivering a speech and was shot in his motel room balcony. His speech the night before was moving and he was telling the people how they do not need him. -
Fair Housing Act
This was signed by Johnson and would provide equal housing, and they could not be treated different because of race or religion