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King is convicted of leading an illegal boycott
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King is convicted of leading an illegal boycott and convicted to 386 days in jail and to pay a $500 fine. He appeals and is released on $1000 bond.
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March 6, 1956
Alabama legislators introduce racial segregation bills
March 8, 1956
Gray and Langford amend Browder v. Gayle
March 12, 1956
Members of Congress issue “Southern Manifesto”
March 13, 1956
Alabama governor urges boycott settlement
March 14, 1956
Eisenhower calls for bi-racial meeting of southern leaders
March 20, 1956
Prosecution continues case against King.
March 27, 1956
Alabama Attorney General files motion to dismiss Browder suit
March 30, 1956
King announces block-by-block voter registration campaign
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