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Footage of civil rights movement. MLK arriving at Hotel Albert. White man attempts to attack MLK in Hotel lobby and is arrested. MLK responds to reporters questions about him, describes being hit by the man. 51 days later, black citizens attempt to walk to Montgomery from Selma and are attacked by police. Day known famously as Bloody Sunday. Police are armed with gas masks and tear gas and some ride on horseback.