may 13, 1963 - Kennedy Sends in Federal Troops
Description:
In the Birmingham protest, President Kennedy sent military riot-control units to stop violence. He stated that the government would do anything in order to preserve order and protection of all citizens. He appealed to both sides (white and black) to encourage negotiations to stop the violence.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 13, 1963
Now
~ 62 years ago