Edmund Pettis Bridge

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Edmund Pettis Bridge

As of November 2026, Edmund Pettis Bridge has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2024 on Letters from an American Optimist. The Edmund Pettis Bridge is mentioned in the episode "Two Paths" on Letters from an American Optimist as a historical reference point highlighting the civil rights struggle. Chuck Bennett discusses it as a symbol of nonviolent resistance and solidarity, emphasizing civic courage during that era.

The Edmund Pettus Bridge carries U.S. Route 80 Business across the Alabama River in Selma, Alabama, United States. Built in 1940, it is named after Edmund Pettus, a former Confederate brigadier general, U.S. senator, and state-level leader of the Alabama Ku Klux Klan. According to Smithsonian, "The bridge was named for him, in part, to memorialize his history of restraining and imprisoning African-Americans in their quest for freedom after the Civil War". The bridge is a steel through arch bridg

Edmund Pettis Bridge at a glance
Mentioned in2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardNov 2024 on Letters from an American Optimist

How do different shows talk about Edmund Pettis Bridge?

2 shows discussed Edmund Pettis Bridge in these episodes.

Who talks about Edmund Pettis Bridge on podcasts?

Chuck Bennett brought up Edmund Pettis Bridge; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on MeidasTouch.

What is Edmund Pettis Bridge mentioned alongside?

Edmund Pettis Bridge is most often mentioned alongside Midas Plus, Justin Gray and Solar power.

Mentioned together: Midas Plus, Justin Gray, Solar power, Wind power, Matthew 25, Georgia House District 121, Department of Energy (United States), Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, American Bankers Association, Channel 2 (WSB-TV)