Experiences of the 1964 Freedom Summer Volunteers | Video Gallery
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Experiences of the 1964 Freedom Summer Volunteers | Video Gallery
In the summer of 1964, hundreds of predominantly white college students answered the call from civil rights leaders to volunteer for Freedom Summer. They participated in voter registration efforts, taught in freedom schools and worked in community centers in towns throughout racially segregated Mississippi. In this collection of video segments from Iowans Return to Freedom Summer, participants reflect on their experiences during this historic period.