King leads thousands of protestors from a rally at Soldier’s Field to Chicago’s City Hall

July 10, 1966
King leads thousands of protestors from a rally at Soldier’s Field to Chicago’s City Hall

King declares this day "Freedom Sunday" at a rally at Chicago's Soldier Field attended by 45,000. He launches a drive to make Chicago an "open city" for housing. Days later, rioting breaks out in Chicago�s Westside and is quelled by the National Guard.

July

1966

Major Events

July 6, 1966
Vice President Hubert Humphrey writes King

July 10, 1966
King leads thousands of protestors from a rally at Soldier’s Field to Chicago’s City Hall

July 15, 1966
Mayor Richard Daley and King announce new programs and initiatives for Chicago blacks

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Chicago Campaign (1966)

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