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1960 - Woolworth's Sit-In

February 1, 1960  - Four black college students refuse to leave Woolworth's whites only lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, until they are served. Charlotte's Franklin McCain is one of the young men who takes part in this sit-in. These sit-ins becomes a frequent way to protest unfair segregation laws. Sit-in at Durham

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History Timeline [1]
Turbulent Times 1960-1979 [2]
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Friday, January 1, 1960
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