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Recognizing the Significance of the Greensboro Four Sit-in for Civil Rights

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution commemorates the 1960 Greensboro Four sit-in, highlighting its pivotal role in the civil rights movement. The document encourages states to include the history of the Greensboro Four in their educational curricula, potentially increasing citizens' awareness of peaceful resistance and the fight for equality.
Key points
Recognition of the historical significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in and its impact on the civil rights movement.
Emphasis on the role of nonviolent resistance as an effective method for positive social change.
Encouragement for states to include the history of the Greensboro Four in educational curricula, potentially enriching citizens' knowledge of national history.
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Print number: 119_HRES_95
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Process start date: 2025-02-04