UPI - The African American Experience 1930-1980

 

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    Identifier

    35160004356268

    Creation Date

    3-7-1965

    Subject—Topics

    Civil Rights Movement

    Description

    Selma, Ala.: Long line of Negro marchers, led by SNCC representative John Lewis (R) and Rev. Hosea Williams, leaves bridge across Alabama River. Alabama state troopers (R) and sign 'welcoming' visitors to Selma, 'the city with 100% human interest.' Fifty-yards further on the Negros were halted by state troopers who used clubs and tear gas to break up their march to Montgomery.

    Format

    BW Photograph, 9" x 7"

    Source

    United Press International

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    Keywords

    African Americans, history, United States, prejudice, desegregation, civil rights movement, Black Panthers

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