Birmingham campaign 1963 Flashcards
Who helped with this campaign?
The Southern leadership conference and the Alabama Christian for human rights
when did the city of Birmingham agree to desegregate restrooms drinking fountains and fitting rooms?
May 10, 1963
Who were the leaders?
Martin Luther King, James bevel and Fred Shuttlesworth
When did it launch?
April 3, 1963
when did Martyn Luther King Junior deliver the eulogy?
September 8, 1963
what happened on April 10, 1963?
Martin Luther King was arrested for violating the anti-protest injunction and was placed in solitary confinement
What happened on May 2, 1963?
more than 1000 African-American students tried to march downtown to Birmingham where hundreds of them were arrested
when did a bomb blow up the Gaston motel where Martin Luther King was staying?
11th of May 1963
how did police officers try to contain the protesters?
by using fire hoses, attacking them with police dogs are clubbing them
How long did the city of Birmingham have to desegregate public places?
90 days
Was the march successful?
yes and it was considered one of the most successful campaigns of the civil rights era
when was Martin Luther King released from solitary confinement?
Who was released on bail on April 20, 1963
when did the March leaders call off further demonstrations?
May 8, 1963
what was this campaign for?
to bring attention to the local black leaders who are trying to desegregate the use of public facilities
