Civil rights movement

The Civil Rights Movement

  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Emancipation Proclamation

    President Lincoln helped to free people who were slaves
  • Sitins

    Sitins

    Sitins happen in many cities.
  • Segregation

    Segregation

    Black people and whtie people are not allowed to eat in the same restaurants.
  • Crowd Marches

    Crowd Marches

    A crowd marches to the Lincoln Memorial.
  • Washington Monument

    Washington Monument

    People cool their feet in the reflecting pool in front of the Washington Monument.
  • I have a dream!

    I have a dream!

    Dr.King gives his famous I Have A Dream speech.
  • Cheering!

    Cheering!

    People cheer after hearing Dr. King speak.
  • Civil Rights Act

    Civil Rights Act

    The Civil Rigths Act of 1964 is passed.
  • Protest

    Protest

    Two black leaders decide to gather everyone in one place to protest.