5h 4min, nov 10, 1964 y - Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party

Description:

Created as a branch of the populist Freedom Democratic organization in the state of Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement. It was organized by blacks and whites from Mississippi to challenge the legitimacy of the regular Mississippi Democratic Party, which allowed participation only by whites.

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Civil Rights Movement

Bykyle

10 Dec 2017

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Date:

5h 4min, nov 10, 1964 y

Now

~ 60 years ago