Albany Campaign (dec 17, 1961 – aug 1, 1962)
Description:
-known as one of MLK's greatest defeats-campaign was too general/unfocused, violence was avoided by police chief, & MLK was released quickly from jail --> no media attention
-showed that peaceful protest wasn't always effective
-showed divisions in civil rights movement (SNCC/MLK)
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Date:
dec 17, 1961
aug 1, 1962
~ 7 months