selma march

By nhn1414

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    Marches and demonstrations on voting rights cause a ban on nighttime demonstrations in Selma and Marion, Alabama.

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    During a march in Marion, state troopers attack demonstrators. One is shot and killed

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    MLK flies to Washington to talk to President Johnson about the Voting Rights Bill.

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    Over 600 people started on a march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama, to end to discrimination in voter registration. They were stopped by law officers who attacked them

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    MLK Jr. leads another march, but has to back at a barricade of state troopers. Demonstrations are held in solidarity, across the country

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    President Johnson speaks out against the violence in Selma

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    Minister James Reeb is attacked and beaten

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    The US Justice Department files suit, to prevent the state from punishing anyone involved in civil rights deminstrations

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    James Reeb dies of his injuries

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    Federal District Court Judge rules in favor of the marchers

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    • Governor Wallace goes before the state legislature to condemn Johnson's ruling

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    Wallace sends a telegram to President Johnson to ask for help

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    President Johnson issues an executive order to federalize the Alabama National Guard

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    A large group marches from Selma to Montgomery with protection from federal troops.

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    The marchers reach Montgomery

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    The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is signed