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| Photo from the Alabama Tourism Department |
The Edmund Pettus Bridge has been nominated for Best Historic Southern Attraction by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. It is truly an honor just to be nominated. Think about it. Out of all of the Southern states, only 20 attractions were nominated for this title. Out of the 20 nominations, only three attractions were chosen from Alabama. All three attractions are civil rights sites, but only one has become a symbol of the bravery and sacrifice of the foot soldiers. Don't get me wrong, each of these sites are significant historic attractions. But were any others just visited by the President of the United States and his family, former President and First Lady, and over 100,000 other people? Were any of the other sites broadcast GLOBALLY?
The Edmund Pettus Bridge will be 75 years old this year and the opening celebration was May 24-26, 1940. The last day to vote for this category is May 25 - coincidence?
Our most famous Selma attraction should no doubt win the title of Best Historic Southern Attraction, but we need YOUR help!
Please follow this link and vote everyday until May 25. Share with your family, friends, and the media. We need you!
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