03/09/2025
In Selma AL today, a commemoration was held marking the 60th anniversary of the clash between law enforcement officers and civil rights protesters on March 7, 1965. That day became known as “Bloody Sunday.” During that protest, Georgia Congressman John Lewis led the first of three Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, during which state troopers and police attacked the marchers, including Lewis. The attack shocked the nation and galvanized support for the U.S. Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Every day when students come into Woodruff Library, they walk past this beautiful photograph by Scott Cunningham, depicting the funeral of Congressman Lewis as his casket was carried across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on July 30, 2020. We’re so grateful to Elisa and Bobby Ezor for the generous donation of this moving tribute to Congressman Lewis and the opportunity to share this pivotal moment in U.S. history with all of our visitors.
