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16 th Street Baptist Church Bombing

16 th Street Baptist Church Bombing. Darion W. U.S. History. Cause of Event. On Sept. 15, 1963 the 16 th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL was bombed with 19 sticks of dynamite, but wasn’t intended t kill anyone.

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16 th Street Baptist Church Bombing

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  1. 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing Darion W. U.S. History

  2. Cause of Event • On Sept. 15, 1963 the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL was bombed with 19 sticks of dynamite, but wasn’t intended t kill anyone. • The blast was only meant to instill fear into those supporting the civil rights.

  3. Civil Rights Movement • Many white strangers visited the grieving families after the tragic event to express their sorrow. • The action that took place had a major effect on the nation and the civil rights movement.

  4. Effects of the Bombing

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