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Birmingham AL Alabama Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Linen Postcard Unused
Birmingham AL Alabama Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Linen Postcard Unused
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This vintage postcard features a historical depiction of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. Suitable for collectors or historical enthusiasts.
• Linen finish with vibrant color depiction
• Standard postcard size format
• Genuine Curt Teich production
Top to bottom = 3.5 inches, Side to side = 5.5 inches
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The image is a vintage postcard of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
The church is a significant landmark and a sacred symbol of the American Civil Rights Movement.
It was the target of a racially motivated bombing by the Ku Klux Klan on September 15, 1963, which killed four young girls: Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley.
This tragic event shocked the nation and was a pivotal moment that galvanized the Civil Rights Movement.
The church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006 and continues to welcome thousands of visitors annually.
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