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Savannah Civil Rights Timeline

By krinkie1

  • Dr. Ralph Mark Gilbert reestablishes Savannah's NAACP branch

    Dr. Ralph Mark Gilbert reestablishes Savannah's NAACP branch

  • Hosea Williams coordinates an economic boycott of white owned businesses that lasts over a year

    Hosea Williams coordinates an economic boycott of white owned businesses that lasts over a year

  • White churches throughout Savannah are burned

    White churches throughout Savannah are burned

  • Police use tear gas and fire hoses on demonstrators. The National Guard is placed on standby.

    Police use tear gas and fire hoses on demonstrators. The National Guard is placed on standby.

  • An agreement to desegregate Savannah's public accomodations is made.

    An agreement to desegregate Savannah's public accomodations is made.

  • MLK Jr. calls Savannah the most desegregated city south of the Mason-Dixon line.

    MLK Jr. calls Savannah the most desegregated city south of the Mason-Dixon line.

  • President Nixon visits Savannah

    President Nixon visits Savannah

  • NSWPP National Socialist White Peoples Party travels to Savannah to oppose federally mandated bussing.

    NSWPP National Socialist White Peoples Party travels to Savannah to oppose federally mandated bussing.