On March 15, 1965, civil rights activists, led by figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., organized a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, to demand voting rights for African Americans. The march was a response to the violence and suppression that African Americans faced when attempting to register to vote. The peaceful march was met with violent opposition by local law enforcement, leading to public outcry and widespread media coverage. The march played a pivotal role in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It remains one