Bull Connor
American police officer and segregationist
Born
July 11th, 1897
128 years ago
Died
1973
52 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as Commissioner of Public Safety in Birmingham, Alabama, during the Civil Rights Movement. Supervised police and fire departments, overseeing the enforcement of segregation laws. Gained national attention during 1963 civil rights protests when he ordered the use of police dogs and fire hoses against demonstrators. Actions during these protests drew widespread condemnation, highlighting the brutality of segregationist policies in the South. After leaving office, remained influential in Alabama politics.
Coordination of violent suppression of civil rights protests
Promotion of segregationist policies in Birmingham
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