Witness History: Archive 2013 - 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing

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On September 15 1963, four young black girls were killed in a racist bomb attack against a church in Birmingham, Alabama in the US. The Baptist church at 16th Street had been a centre for civil rights activities in the city.

Sarah Collins Rudolph was badly injured in the attack, and her sister, Addie Mae was one of those who died. Listen to her story.

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Published on Friday, 11th October 2013.

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