January, 1971 - The auto repair shop of the father of civil rights attorney Julius Chambers is burned down.
- This is the beginning of another wave of violence against civil rights attorney Julius Chambers.
- In 1965 and 1966, Julius Chambers' house and car had been bombed.
- Julius Chambers is the attorney for the Swann case, pushing for the desegregation of the school system.
Event Date:
January 1, 1971
Event Type:
Turbulent Times 1960-1979
Exhibit & Section:
Node Order:
1110
Event Date Field:
Thursday, December 28, 2017