Alabama 1963. This American film report shows footage of racial discrimination in Alabama in June 1963. Governor George Wallace is on screen. Film length 03:50. a licence fee of 8 x 30 seconds is charged to purchase a licence for the complete film.
Alabama 1963
Description
Alabama 1963 – George Wallace
Historical background
In 1963, the University of Alabama became a focal point in the struggle for civil rights in the United States. The reason for this was the dispute over the enrolment of African-American students Vivian Malone and James Hood.
The governor of Alabama, George Wallace, tried to prevent the enrolment of the two. The confrontation with the federal authorities and the intervention of President John F. Kennedy brought the events to the attention of the world.
Under pressure from the federal authorities, Malone and Hood were finally successfully enrolled, which was a significant victory for the civil rights movement.
