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From Protest to Battlefield: 15 Historic Sites That Defined America

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4. Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail (Alabama)

4. Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail (Alabama)
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Stretching 54 miles, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail traces the route of the 1965 marches that changed the course of American history. This journey, highlighted by landmarks like the Edmund Pettus Bridge, became a defining moment in the fight for civil rights and helped pave the way for the Voting Rights Act. Today, the trail is preserved by the National Park Service, inviting reflection on the courage and determination of those who marched for justice.

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