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May 4, 1961 This was the first Freedom Ride ever and it departed from Washington D.C. on May 4, 1961. At some points during the ride the people and protesters turned violent. The protestors and rioters tried to set the bus on fire, but everyone got off before they they actually did.

Information provided by: America Pathways to the Present pp 710-711 Picture Provided By: []