Montgomery Bus Boycott Begins, Led by Rosa Parks and E. D. Nixon — December 5, 1955
The Civil Rights Movement: the Montgomery bus boycott begins, led by E. D. Nixon and Rosa Parks.
Date: December 5, 1955
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