1965 Selma to Montgomery March Fast Facts

One of the pivotal days was March 7, when 17 people were injured by police, including future Congressman John Lewis. Since that time, March 7th has been known as “Bloody Sunday.”

The march has been reenacted many times on its anniversary.

It is about 50 miles (80km) from Selma to Montgomery.

March 25, 1965 – The marchers reach the state capitol in Montgomery. The number of marchers grows to about 25,000.

August 6, 1965 – President Lyndon Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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