The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail was established by Congress in 1996 to commemorate the events, people, and route of the 1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. The route is also designated as a National Scenic Byway/All-American Road.
The summers can be hot and humid with the average high near 95 and lows near 65. The winters are mild with the daily average high in the mid 50's and lows near 32.
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To increase national awareness of the movement, many celebrities performed at "The Stars for Freedom" rally at St. Jude in Montgomery, including Harry Belafonte, Peter, Paul and Mary, Mahalia Jackson, and Joan Baez.