The demonstration started on 2 May School children were placed at the front of the march as television footage of children being arrested for protesting peacefully would embarrass the Birmingham Police. However, the Police Chief, Eugene 'Bull' Connor ordered the arrest of over children between the ages of 6 and A map of four of the key sites that could be become part of the proposed Birmingham Civil Rights National Historical Park. The national park site includes portions of the Historic Birmingham Civil Rights District, including:.
The monument will also include other contributing sites, such as the Colored Masonic Temple, St. The Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument has strong public support, both in the community and in Congress, and we thank the thousands of NPCA advocates who spoke out in favor of this momentous designation so that the history that happened here will be remembered for years to come.
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Research and Education Institute. Search form Search. Back to the King Encyclopedia. Birmingham Campaign. April 3, to May 10, King wanted to gain full national attention for events in Birmingham.
He hoped that President Kennedy would be forced to intervene. The protests began at segregated lunch counters and the protesters were repeatedly arrested. Others marched in protest to the city hall. They were arrested and further marching was banned. King was arrested after leading another march.
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