Martin Luther King Jr.’s Response to Bloody Sunday

The transcript discusses the events following Bloody Sunday, highlighting the determination of Martin Luther King Jr. and other Americans to march from Selma to Montgomery. Despite opposition from Alabama Governor George Wallace, King led a symbolic march, emphasizing nonviolence and prayer. Collaborating with President Johnson, King worked on a plan to ensure the march's success. The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit to protect nonviolent protesters, leading to a federal judge's support. The transcript concludes with a review of these events and questions to reinforce understanding.

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