Orangeburg massacre, mass shooting in United States of America
The Orangeburg massacre was a tragic event involving the shooting of protesters.
On February 8, 1968, three students were killed at South Carolina State University during a civil rights protest.
The Orangeburg massacre is a pivotal moment in the African-American Civil Rights Movement.
The incident has led to ongoing discussions about race relations and law enforcement in the USA.
Not as widely publicized as other civil rights era tragedies, it still had a profound impact on national policies.
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