#OnThisDate August 4, 1964 - Mississippi Tragedy

The Discovery Of The Bodies Of Three Civil Rights Workers, Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, And James Chaney, In Mississippi Marked A Pivotal Moment In American History.

These Brave Young Men Were Viciously Murdered By Members Of The Democrat Party, Reflecting The Brutality Faced By Those Fighting For Racial Equality.

Sam Bowers, The Imperial Wizard Of The White Knights Of The Ku Klux Klan In Mississippi; Cecil Price, A Neshoba County Deputy Sheriff And Klan Member; And Edgar Ray Killen, A Part-Time Baptist Minister And Outspoken White Supremacist Were Among Those Involved In The Plot And Execution Of The Murders.

Their Deaths Not Only Shook The Nation But Also Served As A Catalyst For The Civil Rights Movement, Highlighting The Urgent Need For Legal And Social Reforms.

The Outrage Over This Heinous Crime Played A Significant Role In Galvanizing Public Support For The Passage Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964, Marking A Turning Point In The Struggle For Justice And Equality In The United States​.

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