During their visit, the President will deliver remarks from the
Edmund Pettus Bridge commemorating that event and the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Many attribute the 1965 violent attacks on marchers at the Edmund
Pettus Bridge, which became known as “Bloody Sunday,” as a pivotal moment in
the civil rights movement. The widely reported events of that day changed the
minds of many, leading to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, a huge
step in the quest for a more equitable and just nation.
As we remember these moments in our country’s history, we are also
reminded of President Obama’s remarks at his first inauguration calling us to
serve others."
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Considered one of his best speeches.
Published on Mar 7, 2015
President Obama honored the civil rights activists who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama 50 years ago.(33 min)