Savannah Civil Rights Timeline By krinkie1 Jan 1, 1942 Dr. Ralph Mark Gilbert reestablishes Savannah's NAACP branch Mar 1, 1960 Hosea Williams coordinates an economic boycott of white owned businesses that lasts over a year Jul 1, 1963 White churches throughout Savannah are burned Jul 11, 1963 Police use tear gas and fire hoses on demonstrators. The National Guard is placed on standby. Oct 1, 1963 An agreement to desegregate Savannah's public accomodations is made. Jan 1, 1964 MLK Jr. calls Savannah the most desegregated city south of the Mason-Dixon line. Oct 8, 1970 President Nixon visits Savannah Sep 10, 1971 NSWPP National Socialist White Peoples Party travels to Savannah to oppose federally mandated bussing.
