Annie Lee Cooper

Annie Lee Wilkerson Cooper (born Annie Lee Wilkerson; June 2, 1910 – November 24, 2010) was an African-American civil rights activist. She is best known for punching Dallas County, Alabama Sheriff Jim Clark in the face during the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches.

Annie Lee Wilkerson Cooper
Born
Annie Lee Wilkerson

(1910-06-02)June 2, 1910
Selma, Alabama, US
DiedNovember 24, 2010(2010-11-24) (aged 100)
Selma, Alabama, US
OccupationCivil rights activist
Known forSelma to Montgomery marches
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