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The Birmingham Campaign of 1963 was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, characterized by nonviolent protests against segregation and racial injustice in Birmingham, Alabama. Led by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and local activists, including Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the protesters faced violent resistance from local authorities. The infamous use of police dogs and high-pressure fire hoses against peaceful demonstrators drew national attention and sparked outrage across the country. Despite the brutality they endured, the participants of the Birmingham Campaign persevered, and their efforts served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Act of 1964. #MarchOnWashington #MarchOn #CivilRights #EqualRights #BirminghamCampaign #MLK

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