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5 Fun Facts About September 17 In Mississippi History

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1. On September 17, 1861, the state of Mississippi formally seceded from the Union, joining other southern states in the Confederate States of America. The Civil War would have a major impact on the state's history and economy.

2. The first modern civil rights demonstration in Jackson, Mississippi took place on September 17, 1963. Led by Medgar Evers, civil rights activists marched from a church to the state capitol to demand voting rights and an end to segregation.

3. September 17, 1999 marks the day Hurricane Floyd made landfall on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. While the storm caused significant damage, the state was spared the worst of its effects.

4. On September 17, 1824, General Andrew Jackson visited Natchez, Mississippi. Jackson, who would later become the 7th President of the United States, was a popular figure in Mississippi and the state played a key role in his political rise.

5. The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party was officially recognized by the Democratic National Committee on September 17, 1964. The MFDP was formed to challenge the all-white state delegation and push for greater representation and civil rights for African Americans in Mississippi.
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