In this May 3, 1963, photo, Birmingham police officers take signs from young people participating in the Children's Crusade. This effort was part of the larger Birmingham Campaign of 1963, a widespread movement aimed at ending segregation in Alabama's largest city.
Children's Crusade Participants
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Photo courtesy of The Birmingham News; photo by Ed Jones. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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