The Freedom Riders National Monument commemorates the courageous efforts of civil rights activists who challenged racial segregation in interstate transportation during the 1960s. The monument marks the site of the former Greyhound Bus Station, where a violent attack against the Freedom Riders occurred in 1961. The monument stands as a tribute to those who risked their lives to advance the cause of desegregation, highlighting the importance of nonviolent protest in the struggle for equal rights.

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