CivilRights By abigelow Period: Aug 2, 1948 to Aug 2, 1973 The Civil Rights Movement Period: Aug 2, 1950 to Aug 2, 1960 Stage 1: Grassroots/Local Aug 2, 1954 Brown Vs. The Board of Education Aug 2, 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott Sep 2, 1957 Little Rock Nine Aug 2, 1960 Sit-ins Period: Aug 2, 1960 to Aug 2, 1965 Stage 2: Nationalization/Heyday Period: Aug 2, 1965 to Aug 2, 1973 Stage 3: Decline Apr 4, 1968 Assasination of Dr. King