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MS SC688
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes the dedication of the Mississippi Freedom Trail "Capitol Rally" marker on the north side of the State Capitol, unveiled July 29, 2015
- Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1966 "March Against Fear" that began in Memphis and ended at the Mississippi State Capitol, estimated as the largest civil rights demonstration in Mississippi's history
- Honors James Meredith and other civil rights leaders including Martin Luther King Jr., Stokely Carmichael, and Floyd McKissick who led the march after Meredith was shot and wounded on the second day
- Documents that the final rally at the State Capitol on June 26, 1966, drew an estimated 15,000 people and featured speeches by major civil rights figures
- Directs that the resolution be presented to the Visit Mississippi Tourism Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Legislative Description
Recognize the 50th Anniversary of the "March Against Fear" led by James Meredith and dedication of the Capitol Marker.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
4/29/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules4/17/2016
Full Bill Text
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