dec 4, 1951 - Defiance Campaign
Description:
The Defiance Campaign against Unjust Laws was presented by the African National Congress (ANC) at a conference held in Bloemfontein, South Africa in December 1951. The Campaign had roots in events leading up the conference. The demonstrations, taking place in 1952 were the first "large-scale, multi-racial political mobilization against apartheid laws under a common leadership."Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 4, 1951
Now
~ 73 years ago