Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955-1956

December 6, 2025

Protestors walking to work during the Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955

OTD Dec 5, 1955: The Montgomery Bus Boycott began as a one-day protest but was extended until demands were met for a total of 381 days, ending on Dec 20, 1956.

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