Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail
The Selma to Montgomery March, from March 21 to 25, 1965, was led by Martin Luther King Jr. This march was the culmination of several weeks of activity, during which demonstrators had tried to march on two occasions. They were stopped on both occasions, once violently, by the police. Approximately 25,000 people joined the March and it became a landmark event in the Civil Rights Movement, leading directly to the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In 1996, the route was designated as a National Historic Trail in an act proposed by President Bill Clinton and passed by Congress. Drivingis the recommended option for following the route. There is no designated safe path for pedestrians, and the highway is busy with trucks passing regularly at high speed. It is possible to follow the route
Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 6 sections including: