On March 21, 1965, following earlier violence, civil-rights marchers set out again from Selma to Montgomery, this time under federal protection. A federal judge authorized the march, and President Lyndon Johnson ordered military and National Guard support. The renewed effort came less than two weeks after “Bloody Sunday.” Thousands of people joined, including clergy and activists from around the country. The march symbolized determination to secure voting rights for Black citizens. It helped build momentum that culminated in the successful arrival in Montgomery on March 25.
