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American Experience

Chapter 1 | Freedom Riders

Watch a preview of Freedom Riders.

Chapter 1 | Freedom Riders

Video thumbnail: American Experience Before Rosa Parks, There Was Irene Morgan

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Before Rosa Parks, There Was Irene Morgan

Irene Morgan fought her 1944 arrest for sitting in the front of an interstate bus.

Before Rosa Parks, There Was Irene Morgan

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Buses Are A-Coming

Even in prison, the Freedom Riders found ways to advocate for their beliefs.

Buses Are A-Coming

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Down Freedom's Main Line

Two activists reflect on what the Freedom Rides meant for the Civil Rights movement.

Down Freedom's Main Line

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Freedom Riders Preview

Rebroadcasts Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Check your local listings.

Freedom Riders Preview

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Practicing Non-Violence

Civil rights activists rehearsed non-violence, and were prepared to face violence.

Practicing Non-Violence

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American Experience

A Simple, But Daring Plan

Learn about the 1961 Freedom Rides from the Freedom Riders themselves.

A Simple, But Daring Plan

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This Was Absolute War

May 1961, a busload of Freedom Riders were confronted by an angry mob in Montgomery, AL.

This Was Absolute War

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Travelling in the Segregated South

For African-Americans, travel in the segregated South was insulting at best.

Travelling in the Segregated South

Video thumbnail: American Experience Why Be a Freedom Rider?

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Why Be a Freedom Rider?

In this video from 1961, two Freedom Riders explain what they're doing.

Why Be a Freedom Rider?

Video thumbnail: American Experience Carter on the Economy: Energy Crisis

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Carter on the Economy: Energy Crisis

Carter asked Americans to cut down their energy usage during a fireside chat in 1977.

Carter on the Economy: Energy Crisis

Video thumbnail: American Experience Alicia Skeeter: James Farmer Quotes

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Alicia Skeeter: James Farmer Quotes

Alicia Skeeter talks with her peers about the words of civil rights leader James Farmer.

Alicia Skeeter: James Farmer Quotes

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Day 10: Charles Reed Jr.

Charles Reed Jr. discusses his thoughts at the end of the 2011 Student Freedom Ride.

Day 10: Charles Reed Jr.

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Day 10: Jason McGaughey

The final post from the Student Freedom Rider Jason McGaughey.

Day 10: Jason McGaughey

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Reconciliation in Anniston

Erica Shekell's video of reconciliation in Anniston, Alabama.

Reconciliation in Anniston

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Day 10: Esther Kim

Student Freedom Rider Esther Kim sings and plays "We Shall Overcome" on the ukulele.

Day 10: Esther Kim

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Day 10: Erica Shekell

The final video of 2011 Student Freedom Rider Erica Shekell.

Day 10: Erica Shekell

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Day 10: Tania Smith

Student Tania Smith's video about the importance of music to the Freedom Riders.

Day 10: Tania Smith

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Day 7: Sarah Cheshire

Sarah Cheshire interviews original riders Jim Zwerg and Joan Mulholland.

Day 7: Sarah Cheshire

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Day 7 at the 16th Street Church

The student freedom riders attend a concert in the 16th Street Baptist Church.

Day 7 at the 16th Street Church

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Day 8: Francisco Diaz

Francisco Diaz asks his fellow riders what music inspires them.

Day 8: Francisco Diaz

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Michael Tubbs Speaks at Jim Hill High School

Student freedom rider Michael Tubbs speaks to students at Jim Hill High School.

Michael Tubbs Speaks at Jim Hill High School

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Day 9: Doaa Dorgham

Doaa Dorgham films her fellow Student Freedom Riders' doing their own "freedom dances."

Day 9: Doaa Dorgham

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Day 10: Karl Kumodzi

Karl Kumodzi shows the enthusiastic welcome received by the 2011 Freedom Ride.

Day 10: Karl Kumodzi