jan 1, 1957 - Little Rock Nine
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-Central High School decided to integrate but Faulbes blocks it. National Guard called in to admit only white students. Ike sends in the 101st paratroopers in to protect the students.
People Involved- Little Rock Nine, Governor Orval Faubles, Ike
Occurred- Little Rock Arkansas
- Some kids still had to attend segregated schools in the south 3 years after Brown vs Board.
- One major outcome of this was that this incident ushered in a new civil rights for more younger African Americans.
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