apr 16, 1963 - MLK goes to Birmingham jail
Description:
In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested in Birmingham, Alabama for protesting without a permit and was imprisoned for eleven days before being released. While in jail, MLK wrote, “Letter from Birmingham Jail” which stresses the importance of violence resistance and peace while protesting.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 16, 1963
Now
~ 62 years ago