On March 12, 1930, Mahatma Gandhi began the historic Salt March, walking 240 miles from his ashram to the coastal town of Dandi to protest British control of salt in India. By picking up a handful of natural salt from the shore, Gandhi peacefully defied the Salt Act, inspiring thousands to join him in acts of nonviolent resistance. The protest led to mass arrests but drew worldwide attention to India’s struggle for independence, helping build momentum that eventually led to freedom from British rule in 1947.

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This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.

Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.