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From the film Freedom Riders: the Solid South
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JFK tread carefully around the core of the Democratic Party, the white voting South.
From the film Freedom Riders: Victory for Nonviolence,...
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Rabbi Dresser and Delore Boyd comment on the power of nonviolent methods.
From the film Freedom Riders: Freedom to Travel, part 3
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On September 22, 1961, the ICC ordered all signage enforcing segregation to be taken down.
The Governor: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
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Patterson discusses his response to the Freedom Rides.
The Student Leader: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
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Diane Nash became the leader of the Nashville Student Movement.
The Pioneers: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
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The Journey of Reconciliation, the very first Freedom Ride, took place in April 1947.
The Exchange Student: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
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As a white Freedom Rider, Jim Zwerg sustained severe injuries.
The Inspiration: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
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Mahatma Gandhi's nonviolent movement inspired American civil rights activists.
The Movement: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
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The Freedom Riders represented a cross-section of America.
The Music: A Short Film from Freedom Riders
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Group singing provided solace for Freedom Riders.
From the film Freedom Riders: Jerry Moore on What Came Next
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Jerry Moore speaks about what the Freedom Rides accomplished.
From the film Freedom Riders: Ray Arsenault on Democracy...
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Ray Arsenault speaks about the ICC desegregation order.
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