(RNS3-may1) In May 1963, thousands of Birmingham school children faced police dogs, fire hoses and possible arrest to demonstrate against segregation. Now, 50 years later, those who were part of what became known as the “Children’s March” say they don’t want their story to be forgotten. For use with RNS-CHILDRENS-MARCH, transmitted on May 1, 2013, Photo courtesy Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
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In May 1963, thousands of Birmingham school children faced police dogs, fire hoses and possible arrest to demonstrate against segregation. Now, 50 years later, those who were part of what became known as the “Children’s March” say they don’t want their story to be forgotten. Photo courtesy Birmingham Civil Rights Institute