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1958 – Bombing of Bethel Baptist Church

Bethel Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was bombed on June 29, 1958, by white supremacists opposing the civil rights movement. The church, led by Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, was a central hub for civil rights activism. The bombing underscored the violent resistance faced by those advocating for racial equality. Wikipedia

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