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The 1960 Lunch Counter Sit-Ins were a series of non-violent protests that occurred in the United States to challenge the segregation of public facilities. The protests took place in many cities across the country, with the first occurring in Greensboro, North Carolina. On February 1, 1960, four African American students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College went to the Woolworth lunch counter and asked to be served. When they were refused service they remained seated until the store closed. This action inspired similar protests in cities across the country, and within weeks the sit-in movement had spread to more than fifty cities.
The protesters faced opposition from white customers, police, and store owners. In some places, protesters were subjected to violence and intimidation. Despite this, the protesters persevered, often using non-violent tactics such as walking out in silent protest when refused service.
The sit-ins were an important part of the civil rights movement, and helped bring about an end to segregation in the United States. As a result of the protests, lunch counters in many places were desegregated and the civil rights movement gained momentum and support. The 1960 Lunch Counter Sit-Ins are remembered as a key moment in the struggle for civil rights, and are an important part of the history of the United States.
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