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On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which extended equal voting rights for African-Americans. In Central Alabama, White and Black non-violent supporters led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for the right to vote, and their march toward freedom can be traced on the 54-mile trail, where their stories connect to that struggle. Depending on the season, temperatures can reach extremes of heat and humidity in summer and a damp, wet cold in winter. During summer, visitors should wear light, comfortable clothing and shoes and use sunscreen, because high temperatures and humidity increase the risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. During fall, visitors should have a light jacket available because temperatures can drop suddenly. Winter temperatures can range from mild to extremely cold.
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White Hall, Alabama · United States
