Civil Rights Movement (1955-1965)
"The 1860's made a promise to Black Americans, [to give them] equal standing in the eyes of our Constitution...the Civil Rights movement of the 20th century was about keeping that promise by redeeming the soul of America."
- Personal interview, Congressman John Lewis, March 27, 2013
- Personal interview, Congressman John Lewis, March 27, 2013
Inspired by prominent civil rights leaders, African-Americans began to fight for their civil rights: integration, equal employment, and education. They soon realized that these rights could not be ensured without the right to vote.
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Music Source: Eyes on the Prize, Bob Moses and the Freedom Singers, Civil Rights Movement, 1960