Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument · AL

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dramatic scenes of violent police aggression against civil rights protesters in Birmingham, Alabama were vivid examples of segregation and racial injustice in America.

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Photos

4 separate statues of the four little girls who were killed in the 16th st Baptist Church bombing — Hundreds of people visit Kelly Ingram Park each year to learn about the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham

Statue of a boy being grabbed by a policemen who is holding a dog posed to bite on a leash — Statue in Kelly Ingram park dedicated to Birmingham Foot soldiers

Colored Photo of the front of the 16th St. Baptist Church — Hundreds of people visit Birmingham each year to see the 16th St. Baptist Church and learn about its important role in Birmingham's Civil Rights Movement

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