Montgomery Bus Boycott [SOCIAL] (jan 6, 1955 – dec 20, 1956)
Description:
Montgomery Bus Boycott 1955-56, triggered by actions of NAACP worker Rosa Parks: lasted 381 days;emergence of MLK as a great and inspirational leader;
legal challenge of Browder vs Gayle 1956 ruled segregation on buses illegal.
King articulated feelings and frustrations of black community in persuasive and coherent way.
Evidence of own actions pushing forward civil rights.
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Date:
jan 6, 1955
dec 20, 1956
~ 1 years and 11 months