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Site Map Contacts U. Department of Justice. The original intent was to ride from Washington, D. The bus was besieged by mob violence in Alabama, so U. They arrived in Montgomery shortly after.

After an attempt to continue the journey to New Orleans, word reached the U. Marshals that Dr. The allotted personnel on hand ed too few to stem potential violence, which prompted experienced deputies with riot training to make emergency travel plans to Montgomery. Sure enough, mobs threatened to damage or burn the church and its occupants.

The protection of the perimeter around the First Baptist Church and the two primary organizers of the event, Dr. King and Reverend Abernathy, were of primary concern. In securing the area, deputy U. The folded program flyer, found in an unmarked file, gave the itinerary of the program. Three other names were noted on the reverse of the flyer—that of the Knight family.

This was a reference to the primary revenue agent contact—as the protective activity involved multiple jurisdictions. The deputies bravely defended the perimeter with reinforcements and arrived in time to prevent violence to the attendees. A fiery projectile nearly burned the roof of the church. While Dr. King considered a personal appeal, the riots continued until finally broken up with military assistance.

It was not the only time the U. Marshals and Dr. King would cross paths, but it was a pivotal moment—and one of the many times our personnel stood their ground in the face of violence. With Martin Luther King, Jr. Day upon us, this document serves as a living record of our stand. Download Adobe Flash Player. Federal Government, U.
