The Civil Rights Movement

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

President Lincoln helped to free people who were slaves

Sitins

Feb 5, 1960

Sitins happen in many cities.

Segregation

Apr 25, 1960

Black people and whtie people are not allowed to eat in the same restaurants.

Crowd Marches

Aug 28, 1963

A crowd marches to the Lincoln Memorial.

Washington Monument

Aug 28, 1963

People cool their feet in the reflecting pool in front of the Washington Monument.

I have a dream!

Aug 28, 1963

Dr.King gives his famous I Have A Dream speech.

Cheering!

Aug 28, 1963

People cheer after hearing Dr. King speak.

Civil Rights Act

Jan 2, 1964

The Civil Rigths Act of 1964 is passed.

Protest

Mar 25, 1965

Two black leaders decide to gather everyone in one place to protest.