Childrens March 1963

The Children’s March took place on May 2, 3, and 4, of 1963. Hundreds of school children gathered in Birmingham for a non-violent protest march. “Bull Conner” the head of the police used fire hoses, gas, and police dogs on the children. These horrifying images of police brutality on children were broadcasted all around the world which greatly helped gain support for the civil rights movement.