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may 21, 1961 - White Mob Attacks Federal Marshals in Montgomery

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Many whites formed a riot when they found out about MLK and his meeting to honor the freedom rides. There they surrounded the church, and threatened to burn it down. 600 marshals were sent to the church and later attacked by the mob.

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may 21, 1961
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~ 65 years ago

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