Images

Annie Devine, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Vict

Fannie Lou Hamer walks next to Victoria Gray and Annie Devine in January outside of the Capitol building.

John Lewis in 1964

Though this picture was not taken during Freedom Summer, John Lewis was a huge activist for the Civil Rights Movement.

Rita Schwerner

The wife of Michael (Mickey) Schwerner

Julian Bond

Julian Bond worked with Mary King to make sure the media (TV and radio) was covering the events of Freedom Summer.

Mary King

Mary King worked alongside Julian Bond to make sure the media (TV and Radio) was covering the events of Freedom Summer.

Atlantic City Protest

A protest being held in Atlantic City, NJ for the deaths of James (Jim) Earl Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael (Mickey) Schwerner.

Burned Station Wagon

This car was the one that James (Jim) Earl Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael (Mickey) Schwerner were riding in before they were attacked. The car was burned by the KKK.

Dave Dennis

He worked alongside Robert (Moses) to make Freedom Summer happen.

Robert (Bob) Moses

Robert (Bob) Moses was the primary creator and developer of Freedom Summer. He worked alongside Dave Dennis to make it happen.