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A meeting at Holt Street Baptist Church is held
There is a mass meeting held at Holt Street Baptist Church, where the Montgomery Improvement Association(MIA) is formed and MLK becomes president. (https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-resources/major-king-events-chronology-1929-1968) -
There's a bombing at MLK's house along with angry crowds
At 9:15 p.m., when King is speaking at a meeting, his home is bombed then later King speaks to angry crowds that are outside the house begging for peace. (https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-resources/major-king-events-chronology-1929-1968) -
Bus segregation laws are unconstitutional.
The U.S. Supreme Court says that the lower court statment in Browder v. Gayle declaring Montgomery and Alabama bus segregation laws unconstitutional. -
Montgomery City Lines continues at full service on all routes
Montgomery City Lines continues full service on all routes. King is one of the first passengers to ride the buses in an integrated way.
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Black ministers meet in Atlanta
Black ministers meet in Atlanta to talk about new ways to fight against segregation. -
Meeting with President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Civil rights leaders and King meet with President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington. (https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-resources/major-king-events-chronology-1929-1968) -
A month-long visit to India
King goes on a month-long visit to India to meets with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Gandhi’s followers.
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Freedom seekers that were integrating bus terminals are attacked in Alabama
Freedom seekers that were integrating bus terminals are attacked in Alabama where King then addresses a rally at a mob-besieged Montgomery church. -
Protesters are arrested
In Albany, Georgia protesters are arrested by Laurie Pritchett during a campaign. In Albany, Georgia. -
Conflict in Birmingham
Conflict reaches its peak when high-pressure fire hoses force demonstrators from the business district in Birmingham. (https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-resources/major-king-events-chronology-1929-1968)