jan 1, 1957 - Little Rock Nine
Description:
- Nine African-American students were blocked from entering all-white school in Little Rock by state troopers under order of state governor.- Students encountered racist crowd and were turn away
- US President intervened by ordering national guard (soldiers) to escort students into the school
- The nine students successfully entered/attended the school
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1957
Now
~ 68 years ago