The 2nd attempt to march to Montgomery is forced to turn around on Tuesday, March 9th.

To prevent any further marching, the police stretch a rope across Sylvan Street outside of Brown Chapel. It is guarded by a line of cops. Anyone marching past the rope faces arrest, a beating, or worse.

Around the clock — 24/7 — day after day, night after night, in freezing rain and blazing sun, the marchers press against the rope they call the "Berlin Wall."

Sheriffs deputies and possemen stand ready to attack any protesters who attempt to maneuver around the "Berlin Wall."

Black Students from Tuskegee and Alabama State march on the capitol in Montgomery to demand voting rights.

Blocked and surrounded by cops in front of the capitol.

SNCC leader Jim Forman is arrested and dragged away.

Mounted troopers and posseman attack student protesters in Montgomery

Marching to Montgomery

Marching out of Selma and on to Montgomery. March 21st.

The March crosses Lowndes County, a stronghold of the Ku Klux Klan.

Population: 81% Black, 19% white.
Voter registration: Blacks 0, whites 2240 (118%)

Lowndes County, Hiway-80 from Selma to Montgomery.
Dr. June Finer and other doctors & nurses of the Medical Committee for Human Rights (MCHR) administer first-aid to the marchers.
Through drenching rain and freezing cold...
On the Jefferson Davis highway (US-80), approaching Montgomery.

Marching Through Montgomery

50,000 strong, the March advances towards the Capitol building in Montgomery.

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