The Selma to Montgomery marches

The protest of the arrest of James Orange

Feb 18, 1965

This protest was violent and led to violence when Alabama cops were attacking the marches. This event got named "Bloody Sunday".

Martin Luther King Jr. announcement

Mar 5, 1965

During this announcement, Martin Luther King Jr. talked about the plan for the marching from Selma to Montgomery. He also spoke to Johnson (a President) about the voting rights.

minister James Reeb

Mar 11, 1965

James Reeb was beaten to death in Selma right outside of a cafe.

Stopping the brutality in Alabama

Mar 13, 1965

President Lyndon B. Johnson was having conversations about ending the brutality in Alabama to the Governor, George Wallace.

going to Montgomery

Mar 17, 1965

Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. said the march was able to go to Montgomery and demanded protection for all the marchers that were apart of it.

The Marchers

Mar 25, 1965

All the 25,000 marchers marched together in Montgomery. During this event, there was a long speech given by Dr. King.