Remembering Bloody Sunday: A Pivotal Moment in Civil Rights History

On March 7, 1965, civil rights marchers faced brutal violence on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, marking a critical turning point in the fight for voting rights.

• On March 7, 1965, civil rights demonstrators were violently dispersed by state troopers and a sheriff’s posse on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.
• The event, known as 'Bloody Sunday,' became a symbol of the brutal opposition faced by the civil rights movement.
• The march was part of a broader effort to secure voting rights for Americans, leading to significant legislative changes.
• In addition to 'Bloody Sunday,' the articles highlight historical events and notable birthdays on March 7, including the patenting of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.
• The coverage commemorates the impact of 'Bloody Sunday' on the civil rights movement and its enduring significance in American history.

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