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May 14, 1961

Freedom Riders Attacked in Anniston

Freedom Riders were attacked by a white mob in Anniston, Alabama, and their bus was firebombed.

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May 14, 1961

Freedom Riders Attacked

Freedom Riders were attacked by mobs in Anniston and Birmingham, Alabama, while testing desegregation on interstate buses.

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