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Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts

Battle of Selma (Bloody Sunday)

1965
Alabama
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1965
Location
Alabama
Status
Verified engagement
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Civil Rights marchers (tactical); Alabama State Police (political)
Forces
~600 nonviolent marchers led by John Lewis and Hosea Williams
VS
Victor
Alabama State Police (tactical); Civil Rights Movement (political)
Forces
Alabama State Troopers and Dallas County Sheriff's posse (~150 officers, horses, tear gas)
Outcome
Marchers attacked with clubs and tear gas on Edmund Pettus Bridge on March 7, 1965. 58 marchers hospitalized. Nationally televised footage shocked the country and led directly to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The Battle

History & Significance

The Battle of Selma was fought on April 2, 1865, in Dallas County, Alabama during the American Civil War. It was part of the Union campaign through Alabama and Georgia, known as Wilson's Raid, in the final full month of the Civil War.

Duration
Single day engagement (April 2, 1865)
Casualties & Losses

58 marchers hospitalized; John Lewis fractured skull

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Battle of Selma (Bloody Sunday) take place?
Battle of Selma (Bloody Sunday) took place in 1965. Single day engagement (April 2, 1865).
Where was Battle of Selma (Bloody Sunday) fought?
Battle of Selma (Bloody Sunday) was fought in Alabama, United States.
What was the outcome of Battle of Selma (Bloody Sunday)?
Marchers attacked with clubs and tear gas on Edmund Pettus Bridge on March 7, 1965. 58 marchers hospitalized. Nationally televised footage shocked the country and led directly to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
What was the significance of Battle of Selma (Bloody Sunday)?
The Battle of Selma was fought on April 2, 1865, in Dallas County, Alabama during the American Civil War. It was part of the Union campaign through Alabama and Georgia, known as Wilson's Raid, in the final full month of the Civil War.
Protected heritage nearby

Historic Sites near Battle of Selma (Bloody Sunday)

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Early Republic · 0.1 mi
Water Avenue Historic District
Modern · 0.2 mi
Dallas County Courthouse
Early Republic · 0.3 mi
Old Town Historic District Boundary Increase and Additional Documentation
Early Republic · 0.3 mi
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