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Campaign Begins
The campaign starts with coordinated sit-ins, marches, and boycotts aimed at ending segregation in Birmingham -
Dr. Kings Arrest
Dr. King is arrested for violating an anti-protest injunction and writes his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” while incarcerated. -
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Children's Crusade
Hundreds of school children participate in marches, facing arrest and brutal treatment by police.
The images of children being attacked by police dogs and fire hoses shock the nation and draw widespread media attention. -
Agreement Reached
An agreement is reached to desegregate public facilities and release jailed protesters.
The campaign’s success leads to increased momentum for the Civil Rights Movement. -
16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
In retaliation, the Ku Klux Klan bombs the 16th Street Baptist Church, killing four young girls.
The bombing galvanizes national support for the Civil Rights Movement and leads to further legislative action.