Civil Rights

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  • The U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the racist policy of segregation by legalizing “separate but equal” facilities for blacks and whites.

    The U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the racist policy of segregation by legalizing “separate but equal” facilities for blacks and whites.

  • The CORE is founded and becomes one of the key organizations for civil rights.

    The CORE is founded and becomes one of the key organizations for civil rights.

  • Jackie Robinson was the first African American baseball player that played in a game.

    Jackie Robinson was the first African American baseball player that played in a game.

  • Dwight Eisenhower was the president during the civil rights time period. He also enforced secruity with the national guard to help the little rock 9.

    Dwight Eisenhower was the president during the civil rights time period. He also enforced secruity with the national guard to help the little rock 9.

  • The U.S. Supreme Court unanimous decision that overturned the “separate but equal” doctrine in public schools.

    The U.S. Supreme Court unanimous decision that overturned the “separate but equal” doctrine in public schools.

  • Emmett Till was murdered in Money, Mississippi.

    Emmett Till was murdered in Money, Mississippi.

  • The Montgomery Bus Boycott begins.

    The Montgomery Bus Boycott begins.

  • Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery City Bus and was arrested.

    Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery City Bus and was arrested.

  • President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law outlawing literacy tests.

    President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law outlawing literacy tests.

  • The SCLC was formed, and its president was Martin Luther. This group was part of the bus boycott.

    The SCLC was formed, and its president was Martin Luther. This group was part of the bus boycott.

  • The national guard is used to enforce integration in little rock to help the minorities get to school without getting hurt by the white people.

    The national guard is used to enforce integration in little rock to help the minorities get to school without getting hurt by the white people.

  • The Little Rock 9 enter Central High School as federal troops oversee the situation sent by President Eisenhower.

    The Little Rock 9 enter Central High School as federal troops oversee the situation sent by President Eisenhower.

  • The SNCC was founded by Ella Baker. This group gave black a voice in civil rights.

    The SNCC was founded by Ella Baker. This group gave black a voice in civil rights.

  • 4 black college students sat at an all-white lunch counter and started a sit-in protest at a Woolworth’s store.

    4 black college students sat at an all-white lunch counter and started a sit-in protest at a Woolworth’s store.

  • Freedom riders begin a bus ride through the South to protest segregation.

    Freedom riders begin a bus ride through the South to protest segregation.

  • James Meredith enrolled into Ole Miss, the first African American to enroll at an all-white college.

    James Meredith enrolled into Ole Miss, the first African American to enroll at an all-white college.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested in Birmingham protesting in the “most segregated city in America.”

    Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested in Birmingham protesting in the “most segregated city in America.”

  • President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the premier legislation for Civil Rights into law.

    President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the premier legislation for Civil Rights into law.

  • More than 250,000 people, march on Washington to demand immediate passage of the civil rights bill.

    More than 250,000 people, march on Washington to demand immediate passage of the civil rights bill.

  • JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas by Lee Harvey Oswald.

    JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas by Lee Harvey Oswald.

  • The 24th amendment was passed. It prevents citizens from voting with the non-payment of poll tax.

    The 24th amendment was passed. It prevents citizens from voting with the non-payment of poll tax.

  • Malcom X was assassinated in the Audubon Ballroom in Washington Heights, New York.

    Malcom X was assassinated in the Audubon Ballroom in Washington Heights, New York.

  • A march from Selma to Montgomery to fight for voting rights begins.

    A march from Selma to Montgomery to fight for voting rights begins.

  • Huey Newton & Bobby Seale founded the “Black Power” political group known as the Black Panthers.

    Huey Newton & Bobby Seale founded the “Black Power” political group known as the Black Panthers.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray in Memphis.

    Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray in Memphis.