Posted on May 2, 2021

The Birmingham Children's Crusade of 1963

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On May 2, 1963, the Children's Crusade began in Birmingham, Alabama. More than 600 African American school children were arrested for marching against segregation. It was organised by James Bevel and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

The Birmingham Children's Crusade of 1963

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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I remember this, part of the reason my mom didn't want me going to college in the South.

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PVT Mark Zehner

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Brave group of people!

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The Birmingham Children's Crusade of 1963

The Birmingham Children's Crusade of 1963

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