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Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site
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Freedom Marchers

Did You Know?
On April 3, 1963, civil rights forces led by Dr. King launched a drive against discrimination in Birmingham, AL. The city's police force, led by Commissioner Eugene "Bull" Connor, used high-powered water hoses and dogs against demonstrators. The brutality of the repression aroused public opinion.

Last Updated: October 23, 2006 at 15:33 MST