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What People Get Wrong About Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Rosa Parks didn't refuse to move from her bus seat because her feet were tired. "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in," she said.
'Hidden Figures' Who Stood With Martin Luther King Jr.
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Coretta Scott King and numerous other women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. were committed activists in their own right during the Civil Rights Movement.
Civil Rights Icon Fred Gray Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Martin Luther King Jr. called him "the chief counsel for the protest movement." Gray represented everyone from Rosa Parks to MLK. Now he's getting the U.S.'s highest civilian honor.
What Makes a Protest Effective? 3 Movements That Got Results
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Is it millions of marchers with clever signs and slogans, or does effective protest take more than just raised voices and collective outrage?
Can You Complete These Famous Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes?
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Martin Luther King Jr. stands as one of the most influential figures in American history, best known for his powerful words. Do you know his words as well as you think you do? Could you finish his sentences?
Remembering Bayard Rustin, Civil Rights Leader and Gay Activist
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Bayard Rustin fought racism all his life as a civil rights activist, friend of Martin Luther King Jr. and organizer of the March on Washington.
'We Shall Overcome': The Civil Rights Movement Quiz
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Progress toward freedom and equality for all hasn't been easy. How much do you know about the people and events made famous by the civil rights movement?
Can the U.S. President Ever Declare Martial Law?
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The U.S. has declared martial law in the past, but only sparingly and in dire situations. So, what would it take for the president to use it now?
Take a Roadtrip Through the States and Identify These Landmarks
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We're going on a road trip, and we're giving you a front seat to many of the United States' most noteworthy landmarks! See if you identify bridges, statues and moments that have made their mark on American life. Oh, say can you see, the right answer!