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Executive Order 9981- July 26, 1948

salmaelshihawy402 — 2024-03-12 17:48:01 UTC

President Harry S. Truman issued Executive Order 9981. This order abolished discrimination in the U.S. military on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.

This event connects to the Civil Rights Movement because it abolished racial discrimination in the U.S. military.

Brown v. Board of Education- May 17, 1954

salmaelshihawy402 — 2024-03-12 17:50:34 UTC

Brown v. Board of Education was a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court which ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.

This event connects to the Civil Rights Movement by removing segregation in public schools. It was a huge turning point for the movement.

Emmett Till Murder- August 18, 1955

salmaelshihawy402 — 2024-03-12 18:08:09 UTC

Emmett Till was a 14-year-old black boy who was killed by two white men for "whistling at a white woman." Emmett's death quickly gained publicity after pictures of him were published in Jet magazine.

This event connects to the Civil Rights Movement because it brought insight into all the racial discrimination in the U.S..

Montgomery Bus Boycott- December 5, 1955

salmaelshihawy402 — 2024-03-13 00:23:03 UTC

In response to the arrest of Rosa Parks, a political boycott against segregation on public transport was started in Montgomery, Alabama.

This event connects to the Civil Rights Movement because this event was the foundation of this movement.

Little Rock 9- September 2, 1957

salmaelshihawy402 — 2024-03-13 00:56:35 UTC

The Little Rock 9 were students at Little Rock Central High School who were denied entry to their school by the Arkansas governor. After a federal judge ordered the Little Rock 9 to attend school, they were once again denied entry. Sixteen days later they attempted to enter the school but had to leave due to fearing for their lives.

This event connects to the Equal Protection Clause because the Little Rock 9 were being denied equal protection.

Greensboro Sit In Campaigns- February 1, 1960

salmaelshihawy402 — 2024-03-13 01:06:02 UTC

Greensboro Sit In Campaign was a non-violent protest against segregated lunch counters in Greensboro, North Carolina.

This event connects to the Civil Rights Movement because it fought to desegregate lunch counters.

Freedom Rides- May 4, 1961

salmaelshihawy402 — 2024-03-13 01:09:18 UTC

Freedom Rides was a protest in which freedom riders rode interstate buses into the segregated Southern U.S..

This event connects to the Civil Rights Movement by pushing the limits of segregation

Desegregation of U of Mississippi- October 2, 1962

salmaelshihawy402 — 2024-03-13 01:21:53 UTC

Federal Court ordered the University of Mississippi to admit James Meredith, an African American student into the university. Upon his arrival, a riot ensued causing the death of two.

This event connects to the Civil Rights Movement because it was a huge step in desegregation.

ML Kings Letter from a Birmingham Jail- April 16, 1963

salmaelshihawy402 — 2024-03-13 01:29:25 UTC

Letter from a Birmingham Letter is an open letter written by Martin Luther King Jr.. The overall message of the letter is that people have a responsibility to break unjust laws.

This event connects to the Civil Rights Movement because Martin Luther King was a leader in the movement.

March on Washington- August 28, 1963

salmaelshihawy402 — 2024-03-13 01:32:27 UTC

March on Washington was a march held in Washington D.C. near the Lincoln Memorial. The purpose of this march was to advocate for the economic and civil rights of African Americans.

This event connects to the Civil Rights Movement because its one of the most iconic events in the movement.

Birmingham Church Bombing- September 15, 1963

salmaelshihawy402 — 2024-03-13 01:37:39 UTC

On September 15, 1963, a terrorist bombing happened at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham Alabama. The bombing was committed by a white supremacy group.

This event connects to the Civil Rights movement because it shows exactly what the movement was fighting against.

John F. Kennedy is Assassinated- November 22, 1963

salmaelshihawy402 — 2024-03-13 15:37:32 UTC

On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States was assassinated. He was shot while riding through a presidential motorcade in Dallas, Texas.

This event connects the Civil Rights Movement because Kennedy defined the crisis as moral, constitutional and legal.