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How Many Died In The March On Selma?

Segregation was rampant in the South during this time, and something had to be done. Black people did not have the same rights as white people, and these peaceful marches were organized to try and obtain them. However, even if these marches were peaceful, four lives were lost during that time, including the events leading up to the marches.

June 23, 2020 11:26

What Was The Bloody Sunday In Russia?

An event known as Bloody Sunday happened in the city of St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1905. What started as a peaceful demonstration against Czar Nicholas II turned out to be a bloodbath, with hundreds of civilians becoming the first victims of an inevitable revolution.

June 16, 2020 07:40

Why Did Martin Luther King Turn Around On The Bridge In Selma?

LeRoy Collins, the governor of Florida, suggested that King should first pray as he arrives on the bridge, and then turn around and lead all of the protesters back to Selma in an attempt to get a symbolic accomplishment of crossing the bridge while keeping everyone safe.

June 16, 2020 06:40

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