Sam Bowers was an American figure known for his involvement in the civil rights movement during the 1960s. He was a prominent member of the White Citizens' Council, an organization that opposed desegregation and civil rights for African Americans. Bowers played a significant role in promoting white supremacy and resisting social change in the southern United States. In addition to his political activities, Bowers was linked to various acts of violence against civil rights activists. He was implicated in the 1964 murder of Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and James Chaney, three civil rights workers in Mississippi. His actions contributed to the ongoing struggle for civil rights and highlighted the tensions of the era.