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In Alabama, it was unusually cold and rainy, but the marchers for civil rights were determined. On March 21, 1965, thousands of people gathered to march to Montgomery. Only 300 were allowed to cross the highway, escorted by the National Guard. Over four days, peaceful protesters marched to the Alabama State Capitol, where 25,000 people continued their fight for justice. It was unusually cold for this time of year in Alabama. The temperatures had dropped below freezing, and it rained almost every day. The marchers were tired. They walked 12 miles each day and slept in farmer's fields, but they remained determined and would not give up the fight for civil rights. The day was March 21, 1965. Thousands of people showed up to march across the two-lane highway to Montgomery. Despite thousands arriving, only 300 people were allowed to cross the highway and were escorted by the National Guard as ordered by President Johnson. Over the next four days, peaceful protesters would march to Alabama State Capitol where 25,000 protesters gathered to continue their fight for justice.