Voting Rights Day 3

President Johnson calls Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nov 25, 1963

President Johnson called Dr. Martin Luther King and asked how they should honor JFK’s legacy, because he pledged to Dr. King they needed to work together for that.

Civil Rights Act passed

Jul 2, 1964

President Johnson considers this the greatest achievement of his presidency.

Violence Ensues Following March

Mar 7, 1965

600 marchers lead by SCLC member Hosea Williams and SNCC leader John Lewis began to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge on their way to Montgomery, where the Alabama State Troopers eventually met them and demanded they disperse. After being given a two minute warning, a chaotic scene ensued just over one minute later.

March to Montgomery

Mar 21, 1965

The events in Selma pressured a federally sanctioned march to Montgomery to commence.

"How Long, Not Long" speech

Mar 25, 1965

King delivers his famous “How Long, Not Long” on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol.

President Johnson's Commencement Address

Jun 4, 1965

The president delivers his commencement address at Howard University, which was predominantly African American.

Voting Rights Act signed

Aug 6, 1965

President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act with Dr. King and Rosa Parks.

"Beyond Vietnam: A Time To Break Silence" speech

Apr 4, 1967

At the Riverside Church in New York City, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his Beyond Vietnam: A Time To Break Silence speech.