Click on the first image to learn about the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Little Rock 9•In 1957, a federal judge ordered Central HS in Little Rock, Arkansas to integrate
•The governor used the state’s national guard to prevent the “Little Rock 9” from entering school for 2 weeks •Finally, President Eisenhower sent federal troops to protect the students and integrate the school Click on the image to the right to view a video about the integration. |
Ruby Bridges was also a pioneer in integration in schools. Watch the following videos to learn about her and her struggle as a six-year-old girl joining an all-white elementary school.
|
The Legislation that paved the way for integration of schools