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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 11 MIN

What was Gandhi's Salt March?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Get ready for an incredible journey! Imagine walking 240 miles just because a rule was unfair! That's what Mahatma Gandhi did! In 1930, the British said only they could make salt—a seasoning every single person needed! Can you believe it?! Mira and Finn dive into the amazing story of the Salt March. Gandhi started walking to the ocean, and guess what? Thousands of people decided to walk with him! The whole world watched this peaceful protest unfold. This one determined walk helped an entire nation of 300 million people fight for fairness. How did one man’s walk across India change everything? Tune in to find out how something as simple as salt sparked a massive, peaceful change! History is NOT boring!

Get ready for an incredible journey! Imagine walking 240 miles just because a rule was unfair! That's what Mahatma Gandhi did! In 1930, the British said only they could make salt—a seasoning every single person needed! Can you believe it?! Mira and Finn dive into the amazing story of the Salt March. Gandhi started walking to the ocean, and guess what? Thousands of people decided to walk with him! The whole world watched this peaceful protest unfold. This one determined walk helped an entire n...

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