What was happening in the south by the spring of 1965?

By the spring of 1965, the South was experiencing heightened tensions and activism regarding civil rights. Protests, demonstrations, and voter registration drives were intensifying, particularly in Alabama, as activists sought to combat systemic racism and secure voting rights for African Americans. The Selma to Montgomery marches, initiated in March 1965, aimed to highlight the struggle for voting rights and drew national attention to the issue. The violent response to these peaceful protests, especially the events of "Bloody Sunday," further galvanized support for civil rights legislation.