On June 20,1953 black citizens of Baton Rouge began an organized boycott of the municipal bus system that would last for eight days, and serve as the model for the more famous Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955-1956.
1953 black citizens of Baton Rouge began an organized boycott of the municipal bus system. This was on June 20. This organized boycott of the municipal bus system would last for eight days. This organized boycott of the municipal bus system would serve as the model for the more famous Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955-1956.