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Selma is a city in south central Alabama with a rich history of cotton, iron, and civil rights. Learn about its founding, role in the Civil War, and the Selma to Montgomery marches that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Learn about the rich and diverse history of Selma, Alabama, from its role in the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement to its cultural and natural attractions. Explore museums, monuments, cemeteries, battlefields and more in this historic city on the Alabama River.
Selma is a city in central Alabama, on the Alabama River, with a history of civil rights activism and violence. Learn about its location, landmarks, economy, and role in the Selma to Montgomery march of 1965.
Selma, Alabama, captured the attention of the entire nation and became the center of a decisive shift in the American conscience. The nexus of the voting rights campaign of the 1960s, Selma was the starting point for three marches in support of African-Americans’ right to vote.
Mar 6, 2015 · The brutal attack on civil rights marchers in Selma, Alabama in 1965 shocked the nation and led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Learn how the events of Bloody Sunday unfolded, who were...
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May 17, 2024 · Selma is a historic city in Alabama, known for its role in the Civil War and the civil rights movement. Learn about its geography, economy, government, and landmarks, such as the Edmund Pettus Bridge and the First Baptist Church.
Learn about the history, culture, and services of Selma, the county seat of Dallas County and the Queen City of the Black Belt. Find events, guides, and contact information for the city government and departments.
The Selma March was a 50-mile (80-km) protest for voting rights in Alabama in 1965, led by Martin Luther King, Jr. and others. It started on March 21 and ended on March 25, after a violent clash with police on March 7 became known as Bloody Sunday.
On March 7, 1965, police and a citizen “posse” attacked marchers attempting to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, United States, an event that galvanized the Civil Rights Movement as “Bloody Sunday.”
Explore the historical and cultural attractions of Selma, AL, where the civil rights movement took place. Visit museums, parks, galleries, and enjoy local food and events.
