National Monuments · Alabama
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
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Introduction
Background: 1
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dramatic scenes of violent police aggression against civil rights protesters in Birmingham, Alabama were vivid examples of segregation and racial injustice in America.
Geography
Visitor centers and places
A.G. Gaston Motel (Temporarily Closed): 4
The National Monument includes the A.G. Gaston Motel, which served as the headquarters for the Birmingham campaign. The Motel and this visitor center are temporarily closed for renovations.
Places to explore
Places to Go: 5
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument 1914 4th Ave North Suite 440 Birmingham, AL 35203
Visitor information
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