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Freedom Rides map

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Image of a map showing the routes of numerous Freedom Rides that took place throughout the South from April through December 1961. The map also highlights the numbers of arrests at certain locations throughout the South. The rides were intended to test compliance with federal court rulings barring segregation in interstate travel. Freedom Rides were a successful tool in advancing the cause of civil rights.
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