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Albany Campaign |
- 1961 - Laurie Pritchett - aimed to end all segregation in all areas of the city - non-violent methods - MLK joined without full knowledge of leadership = was arrested 3 times - went on until 1962 - MLK learned his mistakes, which git him ready for the Birmingham Campaign. |
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Birmingham |
-Most segregated city in the south. - MLK preached at church here |
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What happened? Start of it |
- 1963 - organised by SCLC - aimed to challenge segregation in Birmingham, Alabama - protestors used non-violent methods - Eugene "Bull" Connor - Police violence. Protestors were beaten and set upon by dogs. -1300 protestors were arrested and imprisoned - president Kennedy said he was " sickened by the images and they were un-American." |
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What happened? After |
-SCLC changed tactics and used students instead. - Police responded by using fire hoses on them. - King was arrested and in jail, he wrote his famous letter "letter from Birmingham" - The events in Birmingham forced Kennedy to take action and supporting a new bill on civil rights. |
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Why were students used? |
They were able to spend time in jail. |
